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The latest data from the ONS suggests some 4.9 million people in the UK are infected with the virus.

Immensa Labs, in Wolverhampton, is estimated to have sent out 43,000 false negative test results.

The scheme gave financial support to families of health and social care workers who died in the pandemic.

It can eliminate the need for finger prick tests and prevent life-threatening attacks, say experts.

Anne's Law, which aims to prevent people being cut off from their families, will become a national standard.

The government changes its mind within hours but transgender people will not be covered by the plans.

Their investigation into baby deaths and other failings in Shropshire is said to be "very much active".

People are being urged to stay away from A&E departments unless absolutely necessary.

From Friday, most people in England will have to pay if they want to check if they have Covid.

Sajid Javid apologises over the maternity scandal and pledges to hold those responsible to account.

The Die Hard actor has aphasia, a brain condition "impacting his cognitive abilities", says his family.

As Covid continues to spread rapidly, are many people catching Omicron for a second time?

The legal requirement to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport will remain until 18 April.

Some 201 babies may have died at an NHS trust because of unprecedented failures, says report.

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden says new cases have been reported outside the timescale of her review.

Endometriosis is a cruel and debilitating disease that affects one in 10 women globally of reproductive age.

The government says an £86,000 cap on how much people pay towards their care is fair.

Just 36% say they are satisfied, with waiting times and lack of staff key concerns.

Some senior safeguarding doctors say under-18s should be seen face to face and examined.

From Friday, many NHS hospital staff will need to pay for parking as a government scheme ends.