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'No evidence' that coronavirus survivors have immunity - WHO

Epidemiologists warn there is no proof that antibody tests can show if someone who has been infected cannot be infected again.

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Consumers warned about rip-off face masks

Price gouging, marking up the cost of items simply because they're in high-demand, has been seen across many online retailers.

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What does the science tell us about face masks?

As governments across Europe gradually lift their lockdowns, many are embracing the "new reality" of facial coverings in public.

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Rocket science: How coronavirus is leading to a giant leap in medical progress

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What can science tell us about when to lift the lockdown?

The government has announced an extension to the UK's lockdown, but the science suggests transmission rates have dropped.

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Concern after Facebook groups call for harassment of 5G engineers

A false conspiracy theory linking 5G masts to the pandemic has been blamed for a recent surge in attacks on mobile masts.

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Facebook to alert users who interacted with COVID-19 misinformation

The message will be shown to anyone who has liked, reacted or commented on "harmful misinformation about COVID-19".

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End to 700 years of history as 'virtual parliament' plan approved

Plans for a "virtual parliament" to let MPs quiz ministers during the coronavirus outbreak have been approved by authorities.Breaking with nearly 700 years of tradition, around 120 MPs will be able t

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'Rapid' coronavirus test 'can show results in 45 minutes'

Screening and diagnosing patients with suspected coronavirus takes several hours, while some have waited days for results.

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Apple reveals new £419 iPhone SE to capture mid-range market

Although the price for the new iPhone is quite low, Apple will expect to generate revenues from Apple TV and other services.

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Great apes 'at risk of catching coronavirus from humans'

Great apes are feared to be at risk from the new coronavirus because they share between 97% and 99% of their DNA with humans.

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Suspected arsonists target mast providing Nightingale hospital

Unproven conspiracy theories claiming that the deployment of 5G masts caused the coronavirus outbreak are still circulating.

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Imagination owner makes UK pledge as China row grows

Canyon Bridge has told MPs that the majority of the chip designer's staff will remain UK-based, Sky News learns.

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'Sick individual' gatecrashes Scottish Swimming workout on Zoom

One of Scotland's Olympic swimmers says he's sorry that children had to see what the "sick individual" posted.

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Rita Wilson describes 'extreme side effects' of drug touted as COVID-19 treatment

The actress and her husband Tom Hanks were in Australia last month when they were confirmed as having COVID-19.

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Study links COVID-19 to stray dogs eating bat meat

The study says feral canines are the most likely animal intermediate host but some other scientists dispute the findings.

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Concerns raised over Apple and Google's contact-tracing technology

Experts warn that any opt-in system would have limited uptake and any opt-out system would be a huge risk to people's privacy.