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Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

Diagnoses for gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record highs in 2022 in new findings from the UK Health Security Agency.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in 2022

Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu, although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Two poultry workers infected with bird flu, UK officials confirm

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Routine Covid testing to end for some as part of test shake-up

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

The new pill ‘stuns’ sperm, making them unable to swim to an egg.

New male contraceptive pill have been proving successful in labs

Lexus hints at personalised sports EV with ‘manual’ gearbox

The ordering of lateral flow tests on the Government website were temporarily suspended amid “exceptionally high demand". Picture: Ian West/PA Wire.

Leeds pharmacy tech "frightened" as government suspends lateral flow test orders

Lateral flow home test kits are currently unavailable on the government website. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Lateral flow test shortage on same day people queue for Covid booster jab

Covid: NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion funding, report says
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NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion...

Leeds Digital Festival is returning to the city this month. Picture: Simon K Allen.

LEEDS 2023: Events to experiment with new ideas at Leeds Digital Festival 2021

KICK OFF - The Premier League revealed 11 new positive Covid-19 tests across the division in the week that saw the season begin. Pic: Getty

Premier League confirms Covid-19 results

PCR tests are required for all travellers returning to the UK from green and amber list countries (Photo: Getty Images)

Cost of Covid PCR tests for travel to be investigated over ‘rip-off’ prices

New research suggests daily testing in secondary schools can cut Covid-related illnesses by 39 per cent (Photo: Getty Images)

Daily Covid testing ‘just as effective’ in controlling transmission as self isol...

Testing and quarantine requirements have been introduced by several countries for UK tourists (Photo: Getty Images)

Tough new travel restrictions set out for UK tourists as Delta Covid cases surge

LATEST RESULTS: From the Premier League's testing for coronavirus. Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.

Premier League reveals latest coronavirus testing results

Pupils must go back to school from Monday

All the key school Covid rules from Monday as kids told 'you must go back'

The clinic provides private PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests

Doctor warns Covid testing 'here to stay' as private clinic opens in Leeds

Primary school teachers to self-test for Covid from next week - with plans for p...

Care home staff in England will get rapid result Covid tests to protect against ...

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at the Fearnville Leisure Centre car park.

New Covid testing facility opens at Fearnville Leisure Centre

Testing has been rolled out at some major US cities (Getty Images)

Could testing people for coronavirus at UK airports replace quarantine?

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Huge surge in coronavirus rate in Craven in last week

A coronavirus outbreak at a West Yorkshire care home caused a surge in cases

Coronavirus outbreak at West Yorkshire care home sparks 12% infection rate surge

Everything you need to know about the new test for coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new coronavirus saliva test is being trialled in the UK - here’s how it works

Coronavirus cases could re-surge as lockdown lifts - here's why

Key workers and their families in England are now eligible for coronavirus testing (Photo: Shutterstock)

Key workers are eligible for a free coronavirus test

Some people can have the virus without displaying any of the symptoms (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can I have coronavirus without any symptoms? How to protect yourself and others ...

Testing can help inform decisions on whether to tighten or relax social distancing measures (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK Government is targeting 100,000 coronavirus test per day announcing a five-po...

When does coronavirus require a hospital visit? And tips on managing the infecti...

Sam Brown, who is one of just 88 people in the UK with the ultra-rare condition Morquio Syndrome. PIC: PA

What is Morquio syndrome?