BBC Health News

Coronavirus: Face masks and coverings to be compulsory in England's shops14 Jul 2020 16:59The health secretary says the new rule aims to give shoppers confidence and protect retail staff.
Winter wave of coronavirus 'could be worse than first'14 Jul 2020 02:52Modelling suggests there could be a deadly second peak, killing more than 100,000 people in the UK.
Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike14 Jul 2020 06:58The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.
Coronavirus: People told to phone ahead before going to A&E14 Jul 2020 00:03The move at Wales' biggest A&E department does not apply to emergency cases.
Stranger offers to pay for pregnant NHS worker's car damage14 Jul 2020 14:19New maternity clothes were taken from pregnant Becky Jones's car while she was having dinner.
Coronavirus: More than 100 outbreaks tackled a week, says Matt Hancock13 Jul 2020 14:15"Targeted action" means outbreaks are being swiftly dealt with, the health secretary says.

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