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UK "at the peak" of COVID-19 outbreak as death toll tops 18,000

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Wednesday that Britain is "at the peak" of the COVID-19 outbreak while the rules of social distancing "is making a difference". The r

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Crackdown on fake coronavirus advice - from medical 'tips' to tax refunds

Many have likely come across suspicious coronavirus advice being shared on social media and WhatsApp.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.Mr Johnson said he developed mild symptoms over the past 24 hours, including a temperature and cough.He

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British PM Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

British Prime Minister's Office said on Friday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. A Downing Street spokesperson said Johnson, who showed mild symptoms, i

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U.K. says will not shut down schools yet amid COVID-19 outbreak

The U.K. Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance (R) at the press briefing alongside U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.K. Chief medical Office Chris Whitty. /PHOTO: Screen grab of the liv

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U.K. prepares to move to next phase of COVID-19 fight

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the press briefing held on Monday 9 March 2020, to outline the U.K.'s plan to tackle the COVID-19 spread./Photo credit: UK Prime Minister Twitter P

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Fifth person dies in UK after testing positive for COVID-19

A fifth person in the UK has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, as the number of local confirmed COVID-19 cases rose to 319, UK's health authorities said Monday evening. The fift

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Premier League 'likely' to go behind closed doors due to COVID-19

Norwich City and Leicester City players shake hands prior to their Premier League clash at Carrow Road, England, February 28, 2020. /VCG The COVID-19 is likely to force Premier League clubs to

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UK COVID-19 cases rise to 115

With more COVID-19 cases confirmed in England and Scotland, the total number of infected cases in Britain has reached 115, British health authorities said Thursday. Three new cases were reported in

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UK COVID-19 cases rise to 87 after biggest daily jump

Photo taken on March 3, 2020 shows empty shelves after running out of anti-bacterial hand gel in a store in central London, Britain.(Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua) Of the 87 cases in Britain, there are

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UK PM highlights China's speedy post of information about coronavirus outbreak

British Prime Minster Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street for Prime Minister's Questions, in London, Britain, Feb. 26, 2020.(Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua) "I congratulate the Chinese authorities

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Roundup: UK government unveils action plan to combat COVID-19

Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) and UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance arrive at Downing Street to attend a press conference on the government's coronavirus act

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UK confirms 12 more COVID-19 cases

Britain has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the country's total number of infections to 35, according to British health authorities. Among these

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Scotland reports first COVID-19 case; UK cases total 36

A patient has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Scotland, local government said on Sunday evening in a statement. This is the first case confirmed in Scotland, and the patient has been admitted to hos

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Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in England

England has confirmed three more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in Britain to 23, Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty said Saturday

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UK confirms 19 COVID-19 cases

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 respectively in Wales and Northern Ireland together with two more cases in England brought the total number of infections in Brita

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UK confirms two new COVID-19 cases

Britain has confirmed two more cases of the COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections to 15, Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty announced on Thursday. One of those infected caugh