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Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses
But despite the huge inoculation drive, India has just registered another record increase in cases. Read Also : Tech
Covid-19: Debunking the latest wave of medical misinformation
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Coronavirus: UK reports largest number of second jabs in one day
A total of 450,136 second doses were received on Friday – with 106,878 first doses also given. Read Also : Tech
Lockdown easing: What to watch for when you’re out and about
From 12 April people in England will be able to visit shops, gyms and hairdressers, as well as the outdoor spaces of pubs and restaurants. So with the next stages of lockdown easing on the horizon, how can you keep yourself and others safe from transmitting coronavirus in these new locations? The BBC’s science editor…
'I went from spreadsheets to proning Covid patients'
Thousands of NHS staff, from dentists to physiotherapists, have been redeployed during the pandemic. Read Also : Tech
Coronavirus infections ‘a sixth of January peak’
Cases are people who have tested positive for coronavirus. Public health bodies may occasionally revise their case numbers. Case rate by age only available for England. *The “average area” means the middle ranking council or local government district when ranked by cases per 100,000 people. The case rate chart shows how many people have tested…
How to get a Covid test
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Overseas health workers to get free UK visa extension, says Home Office
The Home Office says it will benefit 14,000 people, but unions ask why care workers are not included. Read Also : Tech
Rare blood clots – what you need to know
We take a look at why these unusual clots happen and when they occur. Read Also : Tech