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Is South Africa’s variant taking off in Britain? Cases of the mutant strain have rocketed by 20%

The South African coronavirus variant is persisting despite surge testing and tough travel quarantine measures, experts have warned.   Cases of the mutant str... read more

COVID-19 patients who suffer hemorrhagic strokes are up to 2.8 times more likely to die

Coronavirus patients who suffer hemorrhagic strokes are at increased risk of dying, a new study suggests. Researchers found that those who were diagnosed with t... read more

How to choose the right mouthwash?

Brushing and oral hygiene are the most effective ways to prevent oral health problems like gingivitis. You are better able to deal if you have mouthwash in the ... read more

Weekly coronavirus cases nearing 500,000 as cases rise in 27 states

Weekly totals of coronavirus cases and deaths in the United States are continuing to rise despite the mass vaccination campaign picking up speed. Over the last ... read more

Covid: Russia says Sputnik jab DOESN’T cause rare complication linked to AstraZeneca and J&J’s jab

Russia waded into the coronavirus vaccine safety debate today with a PR blitz to claim its Sputnik jab does not cause the rare blood clots that have blighted ot... read more

Coronavirus: Pfizer’s vaccine cut emergency hospital admissions by 75% in elderly people, NHS study

Pfizer’s Covid vaccine has cut emergency hospital admissions for the disease by  three quarters in elderly people, an NHS study has found. Sir Simon Stev... read more

Shipments of Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines will increase by 7% next week after J&J shot paused

The U.S. government is increasing its allocations of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccine after federal agencies recommended a pause of the Johns... read more

British doctor reveals how her gut instinct helped link AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine to blood clots

Professor Marie Scully, a haematologist at University College London, stumbled on the link when testing for unusual antibodies A British scientist has revealed ... read more

Fury over No10’s ‘un-British’ plan to slap calorie counts on beer, wine and spirits

Matt Hancock’s plan to slap calorie counts on all alcohol served in pubs was today branded ‘un-British’ and ‘an attempt to nanny the cou... read more

Covid-19: More than half of the UK has antibodies but scientists warn earlier immunity is fading

Covid antibody levels have stopped rising in older people, as official figures show Britain may still be way off herd immunity.    More than half of all adul... read more

Government WILL try to make Covid vaccines COMPULSORY for care home staff, Matt Hancock confirms

Ministers will push for coronavirus vaccines to become mandatory for care home staff in England, Matt Hancock confirmed today. The Health Secretary argued work... read more

Just 175 Covid patients are now being admitted to hospital every day in England

Just 175 Covid patients are now being admitted to hospital in England every day — down from 4,000 at the peak of the crisis in January, according to official ... read more

Watermans Grow More Elixir leaves hair longer and stronger in just a few weeks

‘No more bald patches’: Amazon shoppers say this scalp treatment helps leave hair longer and stronger in just a few weeks – and it’s now... read more

Brother shares his pain after losing ‘completely healthy’ sister, 19, to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome

A brother who lost his ‘completely healthy’ 19-year-old sister to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) is calling for more routine screening of young ... read more

Woman with brain tumour fell pregnant before drugs would have made it impossible

A woman who delayed her chemotherapy and radiotherapy to travel the world fell pregnant naturally just months before her treatment would have made it impossible... read more

Covid vaccines made by Moderna and Novavax will be added to a ‘mix and match’ trial

Professor Matthew Snape said alternating jabs could trigger added protection against coronavirus Coronavirus vaccines made by Moderna and Novavax will be added ... read more

Why nations relying on China’s Covid vaccines are at risk of more waves

Countries relying on China’s Covid vaccines may be vulnerable to future waves of the disease, scientists warned today. Experts told MailOnline the spirall... read more

HALF of children who develop inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 have neurologic symptoms

HALF of children who develop inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 have neurologic symptoms including hallucinations and brain damage Researchers looked at 4... read more

STDs reach all-time in US for sixth consecutive year

The number of sexually transmitted diseases reached an all-time high in the U.S. for the sixth consecutive year, a new report finds. In 2019, there were 2.5 mil... read more

Moderna’s vaccine is 90% effective at protecting against infection six months after the final dose

BREAKING NEWS: Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective at protecting against infection six months after the final dose New data from the phase III cli... read more

Covid Canada: Outbreak of Brazilian variant defies even strict quarantine hotels

An explosion of cases of the Brazilian coronavirus variant in Canada shows how even strict quarantine hotels cannot completely block troubling strains from cros... read more

More than 70% of all COVID-19 cases in New York City might be linked to variants, report finds

Highly infectious coronavirus variants might be making up nearly three-quarters of all new cases in New York City, a new report finds.  Released by the city... read more

Covid UK: Daily cases rise 4% in a week to 2,472 with 23 deaths as lockdown eases

Covid cases and deaths in the UK rose slightly today, with another 2,472 infections and 23 deaths confirmed by Department of Health officials. The numbers mark ... read more

Anti-lockdown Sweden had highest rate of Covid-19 infections in Europe per capita last week

Sweden had the highest number of Covid-19 infections per capita in Europe last week.  The lockdown-averse country recorded 625 new infections per million peop... read more