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UK’s vital covid-19 infection tracking survey deluged by complaints

The UK’s flagship covid-19 infection tracking survey has been deluged by complaints, with volunteers calling it an “absolute shambles” and “disappointing and frustrating”

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UK trial plans to infect volunteers with the coronavirus in January

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India’s coronavirus pandemic is leading to many more deaths from TB

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Plastic baby bottles shed millions of microplastics when shaken

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Should we plan for regular ‘circuit-breaker’ coronavirus lockdowns?

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woman and child

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Historical records hint daughters of older mothers may be less fertile

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beer in supermarket

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Minimum alcohol pricing could reduce alcohol-linked deaths in Canada

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Fat stores in our cells also hold immune proteins to fight infections

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Exclusive: Concerns raised about vital UK covid-19 infection survey

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Where did coronavirus come from? And other covid-19 questions answered

From immunity to whether to worry about surfaces, airborne transmission, vaccines, treatments and more, our reporters answer your coronavirus questions

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It is bad science to say covid-19 infections will create herd immunity

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England & Wales had most excess deaths in Europe’s covid-19 first wave

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Covid-19 crisis quashed colds and flus but they may be worse next year

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The health benefits of sunlight: Can vitamin D help beat covid-19?

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