3 d. ago New coronavirus discovered in China ‘only small step’ from infecting humans

HKU5 coronavirus detected in bats may spill over into people, study finds

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4 d. ago New China virus is 'one step' away from sparking pandemic say experts

Chilling research by virus boffins finds coronavirus that batters bats is just a small mutation away from infecting humans - experts in the US researched the HKU5-CoV-2

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4 d. ago New virus discovered in China is 'one small step' away from triggering a pandemic, scientists warn

American researchers say the new strain of bat coronavirus could be multiple times deadlier the COVID-19 and can cause the next potential pandemic.

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6 d. ago Doctors issue urgent health warning as dangerous new Covid virus from China triggers US outbreak

Doctors have issued an urgent warning after the dangerous new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 was detected in a new US state. It has been on the rise since the beginning of May.

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1 week ago New Covid variant spiking in China hits major nations as WHO puts virus on watchlist

Officials have released statements warning the public to stay vigilant as a new highly 'contagious' variant of Covid has been making its way through several countries – including a tourist hotspot

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2 w. ago Davide Ancelotti sparks emotional Real Madrid explosion as Rangers target teases 'next step' with exit announcement

The right-hand man to Carlo announced his exit and Real fans haven't been shy about paying tribute

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3 w. ago Eight questions that indicate depression as mental illness in Brits on the rise

Depression has almost doubled since before the pandemic and experts warn social media and family breakdowns are contributing to a ‘lost and lonely generation’ of Brits

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3 w. ago BBC Breakfast star sparks concern as Jon Kay is forced to step in

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent was missing from the start of Wednesday's show, with co-host Jon Kay forced to present the first 15 minutes of the programme alone

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