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NHS worker who contracted Covid-19 thanks colleagues for saving her life

NHS worker who contracted Covid-19 thanks colleagues for saving her life

Karen Stevenson said she is ‘proud’ to work for the Trust after the care she received.

Doctors express concern over self-isolation rules to Health Secretary

Doctors express concern over self-isolation rules to Health Secretary

Public health experts have said they are concerned about conflicts with World Health Organisation guidance.

‘It’s grandpa!’ – Chris Tarrant’s grandson watches Michael Sheen on Quiz

‘It’s grandpa!’ – Chris Tarrant’s grandson watches Michael Sheen on Quiz

The actor said the reaction was the ‘best review I’ve ever had’.

Starmer wants probe into leaked anti-Semitism report to be concluded ‘in months’

Starmer wants probe into leaked anti-Semitism report to be concluded ‘in months’

Labour’s National Executive Committee will convene on Thursday to set the timescale and frame of reference for the investigation.

Hospital first to widely use new respirator hoods to protect Covid-19 medics

Hospital first to widely use new respirator hoods to protect Covid-19 medics

University Hospital Southampton has ordered 5,000 of the new equipment which has an integrated air filter.

10 videos to keep the Prince of Wales entertained during coronavirus lockdown

10 videos to keep the Prince of Wales entertained during coronavirus lockdown

Charles said he had seen “some of the funniest videos I have seen for a long time” over the last few weeks.

Mother describes family living ‘hand to mouth’ during coronavirus lockdown

Mother describes family living ‘hand to mouth’ during coronavirus lockdown

Helen Baker, from Devon, is a full-time carer for her autistic son.

Ancient underwater landslides help predict tsunami risk

Ancient underwater landslides help predict tsunami risk

A research team led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh found some coastal communities in Indonesia are particularly under threat.

Still no answer to question of immunity, says infectious disease expert

Still no answer to question of immunity, says infectious disease expert

Professor David Heymann was speaking at a press briefing for the Chatham House think tank.

Five things we learned from the first virtual PMQs

Five things we learned from the first virtual PMQs

The hybrid session in the Commons was Sir Keir Starmer’s first turn at the despatch box as Labour leader.

Coronavirus deaths in care homes not inevitable, says Sturgeon

Coronavirus deaths in care homes not inevitable, says Sturgeon

The First Minister pledged support for older people as she spoke at the Scottish Government’s daily briefing.

The NHS is there for you, Health Secretary tells non-Covid patients

The NHS is there for you, Health Secretary tells non-Covid patients

People needing medical attention for conditions other than coronavirus must seek help immediately, Matt Hancock told the House of Commons.

Post Office launches cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers

Post Office launches cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers

The scheme means people who must avoid leaving home because of the risk of infection can still get cash.

‘Staggering’ amount of PPE needed for care home sector, says procurement expert

‘Staggering’ amount of PPE needed for care home sector, says procurement expert

Officials said supplies of surgical gowns arriving on a plane from Turkey could be used within days.

Mary Lou McDonald feels ‘lucky’ to recover from coronavirus

Mary Lou McDonald feels ‘lucky’ to recover from coronavirus

Sinn Fein’s president received a positive diagnosis for Covid-19 after being tested on March 28.

Lonely children twice as likely to be groomed online, NSPCC warns

Lonely children twice as likely to be groomed online, NSPCC warns

The charity says it is concerned about the online safety of children during the coronavirus lockdown.

Call for decisive climate action as 50th Earth Day takes place amid pandemic

Call for decisive climate action as 50th Earth Day takes place amid pandemic

UN urges countries to use the coronavirus recovery to tackle the environmental crisis.

New coronavirus testing laboratory opens in Glasgow

New coronavirus testing laboratory opens in Glasgow

It is part of a network of diagnostic testing facilities alongside other Lighthouse Lab sites in England.

Care home coronavirus deaths ‘could be double the number reported’

Care home coronavirus deaths ‘could be double the number reported’

One care boss says his group alone has suffered hundreds of deaths.

Archaeologist describes lockdown in remote Alaskan village

Archaeologist describes lockdown in remote Alaskan village

Dr Rick Knecht, of the University of Aberdeen, leads a team in the Yupik village of Quinhagak.

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