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Strep A death of eighth child confirmed

Mon, 12/05/2022 - 19:21
A child in Waterlooville has died of strep A, officials confirm, bringing the total deaths to eight.
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Strep A: Penarth family traumatised by daughter's death

Mon, 12/05/2022 - 18:14
The father of seven-year-old Hanna Roap describes how his "bubbly" daughter died within hours.
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What is China's zero Covid policy and what are its rules?

Sun, 12/04/2022 - 20:04
Protests broke out in China over its strict Covid lockdown measures.
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Father of girl, 4, fighting for life with Strep A infection is 'praying for a miracle'

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 18:56
Dean Burns urges other parents with any concerns about their children's health to get them checked.
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The 'life-changing' electric suit

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 02:05
A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results.
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What is Strep A and what are the symptoms to look out for?

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 16:55
Another UK child has died from this highly contagious infection. What should people look out for?
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Infectious Covid virus can stay on some groceries for days

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 01:14
Scientists did the study for the government to better understand possible exposure to shoppers.
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Climate of fear putting patients at risk, say doctors

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 23:32
Whistleblowers allege they were punished for raising concerns at one of England's worst performing trusts.
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NHS: Ambulance delays as paramedic holds for GP

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 20:59
When ambulance crews bring patients to hospital they are meant to be able to handover their patients to A&E staff within 15 minutes.
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My mum's 40-hour wait to get to A&E with hip break

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 19:53
Woman, 85, endured "agonising" wait as BBC analysis shows delays now at record levels.
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Parents urged to get children flu vaccine as infections rise

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 12:11
Two doctors say they experienced "every parent's worst nightmare" when their son got sick.
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Ambulance staff in England vote for strike action

Wed, 11/30/2022 - 16:44
Members of two unions have backed walkouts across England and Wales as the NHS pay dispute deepens.
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Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough

Wed, 11/30/2022 - 15:02
Lecanemab is the first drug to remove damage, but there are questions around its impact, side effects and use.
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Bird flu: What is it and what's behind the outbreak?

Wed, 11/30/2022 - 11:19
Why is bird flu so bad this year and why are scientists so concerned?
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Lack of ethnic diversity among egg and sperm donors

Wed, 11/30/2022 - 01:16
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority finds a lack of Asian egg and black sperm donors.
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Quarter of 17-19-year-olds have probable mental disorder - study

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 14:47
An NHS Digital report for England indicates how likely children and young people are to have poor mental health.
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Ebola in Uganda: The people spreading misinformation online

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 02:20
Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence.
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Does the average nurse earn £34,000 a year?

Fri, 11/25/2022 - 11:54
Nurses have voted to strike. How much do they earn at the moment?
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Nurses' strike: What is the dispute about and how will it affect patients?

Fri, 11/25/2022 - 10:09
Nurses belonging to the Royal College of Nursing union have voted to strike.
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Nurses' strike: How much do you know about their pay? Try our quiz

Fri, 11/25/2022 - 09:45
The BBC's Laura Foster tests your knowledge in this video quiz, with five questions on nurses' pay.
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