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Six of the best ways to quit smoking in 2020
In Depth One million UK smokers have quit since the pandemic began, surveys suggest
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Reaction: second Covid wave ‘could kill 120,000’ in UK this winter
In Depth Experts warn that preparations to avoid worst-case scenario in NHS hospitals ‘must start now’
By Joe Evans Published
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Why everybody’s talking about Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust
In Depth The health service provider may face criminal charges over maternity ‘scandal’
By James Ashford Published
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Lasting impact: how Covid damages the human brain
In Depth New research suggests coronavirus complications may include stroke and psychosis
By The Week Staff Published
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Coronavirus and ME: doctors fear wave of chronic fatigue syndrome
In Depth The little-understood disease CFS/ME is often triggered by viral infections
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How the Isle of Man ‘eradicated’ coronavirus
Speed Read Pubs, cinemas and swimming pools have reopened on the island as lockdown fully lifted
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Irresistins’: have scientists discovered a drug that defeats superbugs?
Speed Read Breakthrough dubbed the ‘holy grail’ of antibiotics research
By Aaron Drapkin Last updated
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By James Ashford Last updated
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