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'Dramatic' Link Between Covid Deaths And Obesity, New Study Shows

World Health Organisation says report should be "wake-up call" for politicians.
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What Are The Covid Variants In The UK? Here’s How They’re Spreading

With another new variant identified, there are now nine on the UK's watchlist. Here's where things stand.
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10% Of Passengers On Flight Carrying Brazil Variant Haven't Been Traced, Officials Admit

Public Health England pleads for travellers on flight LX318 from Sao Paulo to Heathrow, via Zurich, to get in touch.
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Vaccines '80% Effective At Stopping Over-80s Being Hospitalised'

Health secretary Matt Hancock says the Public Health England study is "seriously encouraging".
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Frantic Hunt To Trace Mystery Person Infected With 'Worrying' Brazil Covid Variant

Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said the government doesn't know whether the person contracted the virus in the UK or abroad.
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First Cases Of Manaus Coronavirus Variant Found In UK

The new strain may spread more rapidly and respond less well to existing vaccines.
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'Crucial' Or 'Reckless'? What You Need To Know About Schools Reopening In England

Schools will reopen to all pupils on March 8 under Boris Johnson's plan to end lockdown restrictions.
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South Africa Variant Could Mutate More And Diminish Vaccine Impact, Health Chief Warns

Matt Hancock urged people in areas where the variant has been found to “take extra special precautions” under lockdown rules.
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So, Where Did Flu Go? We Asked The Experts

Flu levels are around 95% lower than normal for this time of year. Here's why.
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Impact Of Vaccinations Should Begin To Be Seen 'Over The Next Two Weeks', Says Health Expert

Dr Susan Hopkins also warned that relaxing lockdown measures would have to be done “very slowly, very cautiously”.
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