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Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea /in /by

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.

Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea /in /by

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.

Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea /in /by

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.

One in three children short-sighted, study suggests /in /by

There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say.

Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches /in /by

People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.

High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told /in /by

UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.

High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told /in /by

UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.

High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told /in /by

UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.

New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it spreading in the UK? /in /by

XEC has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.

Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says /in /by

Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.