All news on the topic: Coronavirus

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Kate Garraway 'saved' late husband Derek following 'spectacular breakdown'
Following the sad news of Derek Draper's death, we look at how Kate Garraway previously came to his aid during a period of mental health anguish, with the former lobbyist crediting his devoted wife with changing him 'for the better'
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Doctor shares why Derek Draper became so ill from Covid that led to tragic death
Former political advisor Derek Draper, the husband of broadcaster Kate Garraway, has passed away at the age of 56 after having suffered from severe complications from Covid
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Spain holiday hotspots re-introduce face mask rules as Covid cases rise
Popular regions in Spain such as Valencia are re-introducing certain mask measures as the country faces a Covid and flu epidemic and hospitals struggle to cope as patients wait hours for treatment
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US hit by triple threat of flu, Covid and RSV as health officials sound alarm
The US is grappling with a triple threat of flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, with health officials urging people to get tested and vaccinated
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Urgent Long Covid warning especially among children as hospital cases surge
Long Covid, which is the term given to persistent cases of coronavirus, where people suffer for weeks and even months, is feared to be on the rise again this winter
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Last chance to get seasonal Covid vaccine - check to see if you're eligible
The NHS has warned it is the last chance for vulnerable people to get the seasonal Covid vaccine as the JN.1 strain of the virus is flourishing in the UK with new symptoms
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Covid cases yet to peak as infections soar and immunity wanes, scientists warn
An 'immune evasive' Covid variant descended from Pirola named JN.1 could end up setting a new UK record after showing rapid growth over Christmas, a scientist has warned
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Two new Covid symptoms to look out for that may mean you have latest strain
Patients who have experienced the virulent JN.1 Covid strain are said to have reported two more symptoms of coronavirus as it continues to flourish around the world
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Easyjet passengers warned of approaching deadline to claim Covid vouchers
Thousands of easyJet customers who flew with the budget airline during the pandemic were given vouchers when their flights were cancelled amid the coronavirus lockdowns
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Covid infections 'to peak tomorrow' as flu cases up 45% and norovirus on rise
Recent days and weeks have seen the flu and other viruses spreading through the UK this winter surging as new modelling suggests that Covid infections may hit their peak tomorrow
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Psychic who 'predicted Covid' forecasts 'heartache' for 2024
Nicolas Aujula forecasts another stressful year for the Royal Family and a major milestone for Donald Trump, while he believes 'extreme, far-right politics will make a dark comeback' in 2024
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NHS urges Brits to 'mask up' again as Covid cases soar throughout Christmas
The emerging JN.1 Covid variant has helped a rise in cases over the Christmas period as NHS staff in hospitals struggle to meet demand of soaring number of patients
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UK's longest Covid hospital patient spends fourth Christmas away from home
Steve Laviniere and his brother Bobby had been touring the world in the weeks before the virus hit. The DJs and music promoters both ended up in comas but had very different outcomes
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Most common Covid symptoms as JN.1 strain spreads - including one in your mind
With a new Covid variant JN.1 sweeping the US, many states or big cities are reporting high or very high levels of respiratory illness with more people reporting anxiety as a symptom
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Woman who lost husband in Covid pandemic prepares for 'painful Christmas'
The Covid Memorial Wall has overcome torrential rain and disastrous weather - but these volunteers continue to re-paint the hearts which marks each person who died from Covid-19
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Fears Covid has morphed into stomach bug as cases surge
Scientists suspect the emerging JN.1 strain could be giving us gastroenteritis amidst rising reports of viirus traces found in waste plants in Austria and Switzerland
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Three horror bugs running rampant this Christmas – all symptoms to look out for
A number of illnesses are circulating this festive season with case rates rising across Covid, flu and norovirus as the weather turns colder - here are the signs and symptoms to look out for
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Brits urged to avoid elderly relatives if they're ill amid Covid and flu surge
The Office for National Statistics’ Winter Coronavirus Infection Study shows people aged 18 and 44 are driving a surge in cases, while families are urged not to see elderly relatives if unwell
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Baby died after hospital staff switched off four alarms on monitoring machine
Louella Sheridan sadly passed away at two months old whilst under the care of staff at Royal Bolton Hospital - an inquest has found that neglect contributed to her death
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Doctor sheds light on why Covid made Derek Draper so seriously ill
Former political advisor Derek Draper, who is married to broadcaster Kate Garraway, is understood to be in a 'very serious condition', having suffered from severe complications from Covid
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Out of date Covid tests could lead to huge spread of virus this Christmas
The JN.1 Covid strain could potentially evade our immune systems more easily and replicate faster and Professor Lawrence Young has urged Brits not to cut corners with testing
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Doctor explains why no one can tell if they have Covid anymore as UK cases rise
Covid positivity rates are on the increase, as are respiratory diseases, but it is becoming difficult to identify the symptoms and signs of coronavirus, experts say
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Christmas Covid map shows infection rates across UK - check your area's risk
Brits can find out how many new cases of Covid there are in your post code using a map as fears rise over a wave hitting the country that could be the worst since the vaccine rollout
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Covid maps show four areas with most positive tests as cases skyrocket
Covid maps show that four states are recording the highest percentage of positive tests with experts warning they expect more people to need hospital care
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Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper heartbreaking first word after Covid battle
Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper sadly suffered a heart attack and had to be rushed to hospital with the Good Morning Britain presenter now keeping a vigil at his bedside