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Coronavirus: why we shouldn’t be talking about a second wave of Covid
In Depth A senior virologist explains why talk of a second wave does not reflect the reality
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Dexamethasone: how a 50p steroid saves one in three coronavirus patients
In Depth The 60-year-old arthritis drug has been described as a ‘breakthrough’ treatment for Covid-19
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Coronavirus: why antibody tests may miss a quarter of cases
In Depth New research suggests ‘game-changing’ tests bought by UK government may be less accurate than previously thought
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Fact check: is PPE causing an environmental pandemic?
Speed Read Millions of masks, gloves and hand-sanitiser bottles are piling up in oceans
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Coronavirus can spread through hospital ward ‘in ten hours’
Speed Read Researchers tracked how virus travelled more than 260ft from single spot in isolation room
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‘Irresistins’: have scientists discovered a drug that defeats superbugs?
Speed Read Breakthrough dubbed the ‘holy grail’ of antibiotics research
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Coronavirus: what we know and what we need to learn as we exit lockdown
In Depth The UK is edging further from lockdown but known unknowns about the virus remain
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Coronavirus: why has the UK contact-tracing app been delayed?
In Depth Government forced to push back launch of ‘lockdown ending’ smartphone tool
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Which countries have gained the most weight in lockdown?
In Depth Almost half of Brits report piling on pounds since March
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Will UK see a post-coronavirus surge in preventable deaths?
In Depth A&E numbers plummet as people shun hospitals amid fears of infection with Covid-19
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‘Weaponising Covid-19’: police warn of coughing and spitting attacks
Speed Read Calls for tougher laws following death of railway employee as front-line workers are targeted
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What is convalescent plasma therapy and could it treat coronavirus?
In Depth Viral immunology expert explains how blood may be used to combat Covid-19
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Is coronavirus really mutating to become more dangerous?
In Depth Some scientists suggest changes are making the Covid-19 virus more virulent
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TikTok videos: police officers and NHS staff told to ‘stop prancing around’
Speed Read Front-line staff warned that posting dance clips sends wrong message during coronavirus pandemic
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