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HealthYahoo News UKBlood test when people are infected ‘can predict who will develop long COVID’
A simple blood test taken when people are infected with COVID-19 could predict who is likely to suffer from ‘Long COVID’, a new study has suggested.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKHarry Redknapp feared for his wife's life as she battled COVID-19 symptoms
Harry said he was concerned for the health of his wife, who he married way back in 1968.
ScienceYahoo News UKHere's why some people are more likely to die of COVID
Why do some people have mild – or no -- symptoms when infected with COVID-19, but others spiral rapidly into severe disease and even death?
NewsYahoo News UKUK could be hit by ‘twindemic’ of winter flu surge and COVID wave
A bad flu season and a new wave of COVID could combine to cause the NHS problems this winter.
CelebrityYahoo CelebrityJeff Bridges: 'COVID made my cancer look like a piece of cake'
Jeff Bridges shares his story in a new COVID-19 prevention PSA.
HealthYahoo News UKCOVID booster vaccine: Who is eligible for the autumn jab?
Health officials are hoping a fresh round of jabs will help protect against a potential future COVID wave in autumn and winter.
NewsYahoo News UKGermany warns of new COVID wave this autumn
Germany's cabinet have approved new measures as the winter looms.
NewsYahoo News UKSecurity guard stole empty COVID vaccine bottles to sell on eBay
Steven Flint, 34, stole a large number of vials from three vaccination sites he worked at.
NewsYahoo News UKVenice returns to normal after COVID as satellite images show canals filled with boats
The Italian city plans to introduce fees for day visitors from next year to keep tourism numbers under control.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKLorraine Kelly returns to show, admitting coronavirus 'completely floored me'
The 62-year-old TV presenter said she couldn't get out of bed and had 'the worst' headaches while suffering from COVID.
NewsYahoo News UKNHS 'facing a winter-style crisis in the middle of summer'
'I'm surprised that more people are not up in arms about these figures.'
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID: Living with virus 'no longer an option', warns public health expert
The number of infections has soared in recent weeks.
NewsYahoo News UKHeatwave and COVID spark maximum alert for all ambulance trusts in England
All 10 of England's ambulance service trusts are on alert level four, meaning they are under 'extreme pressure'.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKLorraine Kelly off with COVID as Carol Vorderman steps in to host show
The ITV chat show host has tested positive for COVID and will be absent this week.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID summer wave: How likely are you to catch it?
Some 2.7 million people are estimated to have had COVID in the UK last week, a rise of 18%.
HealthYahoo News UKCOVID: Here are the most common symptoms of Omicron
COVID has been surging across the country in recent weeks.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID levels jump by 420,000 cases in a week
However, the infection numbers remain some way off the record in the last full week of March.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID surge due to 'smash UK records within a week'
A new strain of Omicron has been spreading through the UK in recent weeks.
NewsYahoo News UKSpain travel rules: What are the vaccine requirements for holidays?
Spain continues to require Britons to prove their COVID vaccination status.
NewsYahoo News UKHospitals bring back mandatory face masks as COVID cases rocket
A Welsh health board has made wearing face masks mandatory for staff and visitors unless they have an exemption.
NewsYahoo News UKNew COVID booster campaign will be needed before winter, expert warns
Prof Lawrence Young said that rising infections rates could pose a significant threat if not addressed before winter.
NewsYahoo News UKWHO warning over spike in BA.4 and BA.5 as COVID cases rise in 110 countries
Global coronavirus infections have increased by 20% and deaths have risen in half of the six WHO regions.
NewsYahoo News UKSummer COVID wave: We don't know when cases will peak, says expert
There are currently up to 300,000 people getting COVID each day, a senior health expert has warned.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKKate Garraway: Derek and I are learning to be couple again
The couple have been married since 2005 but following Draper's battle with COVID-19, the GMB star has become his carer.
NewsYahoo News UKThree people win payouts linked to COVID vaccination
One woman whose fiance died after the jab became the first person to win a payout this week after she was awarded £120,000.
