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YouTube deletes David Icke's channel over coronavirus misinformation

The video-sharing platform had warned the former TV presenter over his content which linked the coronavirus pandemic to 5G.

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Five skin conditions linked to coronavirus identified, study finds

Researchers say the conditions may be caused by COVID-19 or indicate complications - but warned people against self-diagnosis.

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Why 'R' is possibly most crucial scientific figure in COVID-19 crisis

If we can keep the R below one, then the growth of the pandemic will slow - indeed, it will slow exponentially.

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One letter represents how fast virus can spread - but measuring 'R' is hard

If we can keep the R below one, then the growth of the pandemic will slow - indeed, it will slow exponentially.

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NHS contact-tracing app could be abused by spies, experts warn

In a joint letter, some of the UK's most prominent security and privacy experts warn the app could be used for surveillance.

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Back catalogue of experimental drugs may boost search for COVID-19 cure

Experts are using artificial intelligence to screen the compounds for a likely match with vulnerable areas of the virus.

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People with COVID-19 symptoms more than double number who tested positive, app shows

The COVID symptom tracker has been downloaded by nearly 2.7 million people and is generating an "unprecedented" amount of data.

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People with COVID-19 symptoms more than double number who tested postive, app shows

The COVID symptom tracker has been downloaded by nearly 2.7 million people and is generating an "unprecedented" amount of data.

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Robots deliver shopping to NHS workers during COVID-19 crisis

Delivery robots have seen a large rise in use by NHS staff in Milton Keynes since the lockdown was introduced a month ago.

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Clinical trial of plasma treatment for COVID-19 patients to go ahead

So-called convalescent plasma is given to patients struggling to produce their own antibodies to fight the virus.

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Coronavirus lockdown is making the UK vibrate less

Experts find noise generated by people going about their daily lives has dropped by up to 50% during the last five weeks.

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Why is Oxford university so confident in an early vaccine win?

Past success of the technology Oxford University is using for the COVID-19 vaccine is why they think it can be ready by September.

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Malaria drug pushed by Trump as COVID-19 cure has no benefit

Donald Trump had hailed hydroxychloroquine as a "game changer" but a study has shown it has no beneficial effect.

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Heavy drinking can affect ability to make decisions at work next day - study

Those with a hangover have less ability to make decisions, making it more difficult to switch tasks and retain information.

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Coronavirus: Ofcom rules on Eamonn Holmes and David Icke complaints

The media watchdog is prioritising cases involving COVID-19 in a bid to stop the spread of misinformation during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus has mutated into 33 strains, scientists warn vaccine developers

Researchers warn vaccine developers need to consider the impact of these "accumulating mutations... to avoid potential pitfalls".

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Hay fever or coronavirus? GPs offer advice on how to tell the difference

The main symptoms of coronavirus are a new, persistent dry cough and a fever, and it can develop into respiratory problems.