55 h. ago AD FEATURE: Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland celebrates 30 years of its Advice Line

Since its launch, it has handled over 100,000 calls from people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid

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57 h. ago People with Covid symptoms 'should consider wearing face mask' as cases continue to rise

Covid-19 levels have been increasing in recent weeks, circulating at medium levels

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61 h. ago People who test positive for Covid told to stay home for five days

There has been a new wave of cases thanks to two highly infectious strains

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5 d. ago New Covid vaccine criteria explained after 'concerning' rise in cases in UK

Fewer people are eligible for Covid-19 vaccination this year

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5 d. ago New Covid 2025 Autumn jab rules causing chaos as thousands of people turned away

The NHS and UK Health Security Agency has warned people that even if they got the vaccination last year they may no longer be allowed to have it for free

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6 d. ago People able to book NHS Covid jabs despite not being eligible – pharmacy leaders

The Covid-19 vaccination campaign began last week.

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9 d. ago 'Stay at home and rest': The latest Covid rules if you test positive as cases surge after new variants

Covid infections are on the rise in the UK 🤧

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9 d. ago New Covid study shows millions of people are still living with symptom

New research has suggested that many people who have had COVID-19 are likely to still be living with a long-term symptom of the virus.

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9 d. ago Doctor warns of 'razor blade' Covid symptom people are noticing as Brits told 'seek advice'

Two new variants of Covid are circulating in the UK and people are being urged to get vaccinated against the virus

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9 d. ago My travels through Chicago: tear gas, resistance and Trump’s big immigration crackdown

Donald Trump recently launched ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in the city and threatened to send in the National Guard. The mood is febrile, with fears things could get worseAt 5am on a warm September morning a small crowd of protesters assembles in the dark. They are gathering outside the Broadview immigration processing centre, a two-storey brick structure in the Chicago suburbs that has the ambience of a US outpost in a foreign war. Windows are boarded with plywood. Fences are lined with razor wire and black cloth. Masked Ice agents appear sporadically, dressed in military fatigues – tactical helmets, flak jackets and rifles.The protesters begin to heckle each time an agent turns up for work or leaves through a chainlink gate. “Quit your job!” they chant. “Take off your mask!” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Doctor shares one medication you should avoid taking if you have Covid

Dr Sami is a doctor who often shares health advice online, and he recently turned his attention to Covid-19. If you test positive, he urged people to avoid taking one type of medication

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1 week ago Woman says new Covid strain is 'worst' as people share 'terrifying' symptom

A woman has detailed her symptoms after testing positive for the new Covid strain Stratus, with many people sharing their experiences of the new variant

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1 week ago Ryder Cup 2025: Guardian writers select their standout moments

From Shane Lowry’s victory jig to the emergence of a new US star, our team’s picks from an electrifying weekend Player of the tournament Viktor Hovland. Well, that was a significant half point on day three No, seriously, the award belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Singles defeat should not mask his overall performance. Surely a major winner in waiting. Continue reading...

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1 week ago NHS shares latest covid symptoms and what to do if you get it

People are urged to stay at home if they develop covid symptoms

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1 week ago UK set for 'Autumn Covid surge' as hospitalisations reach year

Data suggests we might be at the start of a Covid 'Autumn wave' with more people admitted to hospital lately, but rates are still low compared to what we've previously seen

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2 w. ago UK Covid cases soar with new Stratus variant as unique symptom reported

The UK Health Security Agency is also urging people to book their vaccinations against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as cases are starting to increase ahead of the winter months

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2 w. ago Covid cases continue to rise in UK as health bosses issue vaccine alert

The UKHSA has urged anyone with symptoms of Covid to wear a face covering when leaving the house

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2 w. ago Revealed: The companies that allow you to 'work from anywhere' in the world

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for remote work has soared, with people seeking to create a better work-life balance - and, in some cases, the chance to live in sunnier cities.

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2 w. ago 'Cutting edge' AI robots crackdown on four major benefits and save Brits £480million

The Government said it was using “cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data tools” to help detect fraud on Covid loans, wrongful pension payments and people planning to illegally sublet social housing

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2 w. ago River City duo join film made by people with dementia on Covid in care homes

Joyce Falconer and David McGowan will be part of The F Ward, directed by Bafta-winner Ian Bustard.

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