Coronavirus
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Here's how much lateral flow tests will cost, now that free testing is over
It's thought lateral flows will be more expensive in the UK than in most other parts of the world.
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So, does Omicron cause stomach pain? Plus 7 other flags you may have the virus
The Office For National Statistics reported last week that around one in 16 people currently has Covid in the UK.
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Your need-to-knows about the two new Covid variants, plus whether you need to be worried
They're being called "Deltacron" and "Stealth Omicron".
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The Queen has tested positive for Covid
Get better soon!
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Those in contact with Covid-19 to test daily, plus all adults offered booster jabs to halt Omicron "tidal wave"
Daily testing will be implemented from tomorrow, according to the latest announcement.
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Omicron may have slightly different symptoms, says doctor who first discovered the variant
The new COVID-19 variant was first reported in South Africa last week.
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43,000 PCR tests across the UK have shown false negatives
Test and trace has been suspended, as a result
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Jabs may only offer 50% protection by winter, scientists discover
New research has concluded that the vaccine appears to become less effective as time goes on
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Delta variant spreads from double-vaxxed at same rate as those without jab
"You may not be as protected from the Delta variant as hoped."
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Worried about how the COVID vaccine might impact your fertility? You'll want to read the latest research
We enlisted three medical experts with dispelling the myths and misinformation and breaking down the current evidence
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Feeling triggered one year on from the first UK lockdown? 8 emotions you may experience this week
Plus, three mental health experts share how to cope, if you are.
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Working from home tips: 10 simple steps for upping your productivity
Aka, how to conquer WFH fatigue
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5 lessons we can learn from the disabled community this International Day of Acceptance
This week marks the International Day of Acceptance - a day dedicated to the social acceptance of disability. Paralympian swimmer Liz Johnson has some lessons she wants to share
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This lockdown, women's careers have been hit hardest: 13 expert tips for future-proofing yours
'There's a triple burden on women at current: lockdown impacts their workload, career, and mental wellbeing disproportionately.'
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Stream of consciousness writing can help focus your mind
Overwhelmed with anxiety and muddled thoughts? It's World Wellbeing Week, so we asked business psychologist Paula Gardner about the technique she swears by to find help focus and boost creativity
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'I'm 24, blind and self-isolating - this is how I'm coping'
YouTuber Lucy Edwards - who became the first blind presenter to host a show on Radio 1 at the end of last year - says she is familiar with the crippling feelings of isolation and anxiety caused by coronavirus
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COVID-19 Global Diaries: 'Why I'm helping the hardest hit - the homeless and low-income families'
Elisa Khong is a Malaysian philanthropist and she's determined to fight back with incredible acts of giving
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The best theatre shows to watch online while you save lives by staying on the sofa
Because every venue has pulled down their safety curtain for the duration of the pandemic, Maria Coole, our office luvvie, is sharing their free online productions
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These are the most positive initiatives to come out of the coronavirus outbreak
And how you can get involved...
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Side hustles to help future-proof you in the new normal
With the global economy in freefall, seems time well spent fine-tuning a lockdown side hustle could very easily set you up for life post-lockdown. Here are six key ones - so take your pick
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Period poverty and street harassment - how lockdown has made these worse than ever
The pandemic has seen pre-existing challenges worsen for millions of women and girls. From India to Togo, 15 women from across the world share their new normal
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Know friends who have stopped social distancing? Here’s how to talk to them
The UK's most senior medic has warned social distancing is here to stay until at least the end of year. So how do you make (selfish) loved ones realise they're national health hazards? With these expert tips on the art of persuasion
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Women, young workers and low-paid will be financially worst hit by coronavirus
A study has revealed the groups who will suffer most financially from the crisis and reveals what ministers can do to help
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Five ways to ensure your professional profile doesn’t dim in our new normal
Worrying about where your career is heading during lockdown? Here's how to survive and thrive while at home and future proof yourself in a rapidly changing world
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Why it's time to talk about how women are more affected by the fallout of Covid-19
From frontline female workers and carers to women at risk of domestic violence and homelessness, the impact of Covid-19 is having a devastating effect. Here's what you can do to protect yourself and help women bearing the brunt of it
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These mood-boosting recipes target anxiety and insomnia
The Happy Kitchen author Rachel Kelly, who was diagnosed with depression in her early thirties, says her mood-boosting recipes are not just pretty - they work
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We’re all video chatting now, and I have mixed feelings
My relationship with our new virtual reality? It’s complicated, says Olivia Adams