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The cumulative deaths total increased by 445 more than the daily increase in coronavirus deaths. Read
Health
These figures don’t count the large numbers of people who’ve had the disease but haven’t been tested. Read
Health
Research literature doesn’t suggest that children are as likely as adults to become infected and carry the virus. Read
Health
Analysis comparing countries’ excess deaths tallies based on when they locked down needs to be put into context. Read
Health
Rules about who you can meet and what you can do outside have been updated by the government. Read
Health
It was reported that new antibody tests were 100% accurate, but evaluation of the tests by Public Health England shows this is not the case. Read
Europe
Most studies into the economic impacts of Brexit show leaving the customs union and single market will mean the UK economy is smaller compared to remaining. Read
Health
New research shows that keeping your distance does protect against coronavirus Read
The money was given to the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where Chris Whitty worked. Read
Health
The Prime Minister claimed “we test more than virtually any country in Europe.” The UK appears to test more than most. Read
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