Category : Health

Covid: School isolation rules could end in autumn

Parents' frustration is mounting over the disruption to children's education and their own working lives.

Covid: Parents 'were treated like criminals' as their son lay dying

Ollie Bibby's parents are "livid" that Matt Hancock broke rules that they were forced to observe.

Covid: Masks upgrade cuts infection risk, research finds

Wearing a high grade FFP3 mask can almost entirely protect health workers from Covid, research finds.

Covid-19: End of England's Covid rules still set for 19 July

Ministers "see no reason to go beyond" their "target date", the new health secretary confirms.

Spain, Malta and Portugal restrict non-vaccinated travellers

UK travellers will have to prove they have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus on arrival.

Mixing Covid vaccines gives good protection, study suggests

Any combination of Pfizer or AstraZeneca for first and second doses works, a study suggests.

Marr on catching Covid after being double vaccinated

The BBC's Andrew Marr fell ill with Covid-19, despite being vaccinated twice.

Matt Hancock resignation: Questions remain for PM

The federal government is coming beneath scrutiny over the ex-health secretary's relationship together with his aide.

Matt Hancock resignation: Five remaining questions

The ex-health secretary's use of personal e-mail and potential severance pay are coming underneath scrutiny.

Dom Joly: Could this tech help my sleep apnoea?

The comedian and travel writer tries some of the latest technology which could manage the condition.

Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic

For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country.

Australia Covid: Outbreaks emerge across country in 'new phase' of pandemic

For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country.

Covid: Loneliness a 'bigger health risk than smoking or obesity'

Activities such as dance classes being prescribed by the NHS are vital, isolation sufferers say.

Covid vaccines and periods: Your questions answered

We ask a reproductive immunologist what the long and short-term effects of a vaccine might be.

Your questions about vaccines and periods answered

Find out what experts believe the short and long term effects of a covid jab will be on your period.