England’s chief medical officer says current mortality figures are likely to be an “underestimate”.
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The delayed flight arrived with about half of the promised protective kit for NHS staff.
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Public health experts fear the current UK advice may not be enough to stop the spread of the disease.
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The UK had ample chance to join an EU scheme to source medical equipment, sources tell the BBC.
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Staff risking their health to serve the public should get more pay and respect, a union boss says.
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Twice as many people dying as expected at this time of year – but not all are linked to virus.
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Drink-related violence may be behind a rise in A&E visits by older people, as total admissions fall.
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Patients with urgent problems are having to “take matters into their own hands”, a dental body says.
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The hospitals bosses’ warning comes ahead of a review into whether people should be urged to wear them.
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