Yahoo News UK Perspectives on Coronavirus
NewsYahoo News UKGP suspended after pushing vitamins and ivermectin to treat COVID
Private practitioner Dr Sarah Myhill advocated taking vitamins and other substances in high doses to cure coronavirus.
NewsYahoo News UKWHO recommends masks on long-haul flights amid spread of most infectious variant yet
New guidance on face masks has been issued as the XBB.1.5 COVID variant spreads in the US and Europe.
NewsYahoo News UKNew XBB.1.5 COVID variant 'most transmissible' yet detected, senior WHO official warns
The World Health Organization confirmed the XXB.1.5 COVID variant has been detected in 25 countries so far.
NewsYahoo News UKAre strep A outbreaks linked to COVID lockdown? What the experts say
Health experts are not ruling out a link between the rise in strep A cases and the end of coronavirus lockdown measures.
NewsYahoo News UKChinese TV accused of editing out shots of World Cup fans without face masks
The accusations have been made as China clamps down on protests against its zero-COVID policy.
NewsYahoo News UKWHO issues new warning over winter flu surge and COVID wave
The World Health Organization has warned COVID infections are increasing in Europe at the same time flu cases were expected to rise.
NewsYahoo News UKGermany warns of new COVID wave this autumn
Germany's cabinet have approved new measures as the winter looms.
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.
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'.
HealthYahoo News UKCOVID: Here are the most common symptoms of Omicron
COVID has been surging across the country in recent weeks.
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 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.
NewsYahoo News UKCaretaker successfully claims that 'long COVID is a disability' in landmark ruling
A caretaker at a Scottish charity has successfully argued that long Covid is a disability, according to a tribunal ruling.
NewsYahoo News UKUK ditches daily COVID figures and moves to twice a week updates
The government's COVID-19 dashboard will now only provide updates twice a week.
BusinessYahoo News UKGovernment to burn piles of wasted PPE bought during COVID
Billions of pieces of unused PPE bought during COVID are currently in storage.
NewsYahoo News UKNew COVID hybrid XE could be the most transmissible yet, WHO says
It could be 10% more transmissible than the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron.
NewsYahoo News UK'Very high' COVID levels not translating into hospital admissions and deaths, top official claims
COVID infections in the UK have soared since legal restrictions came to an end.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID infections seven times higher than government figures this month, ONS data shows
One expert said the major disparities between the two data sets show 'exactly why we need the ONS survey'.
NewsYahoo News UKThe 10 most common symptoms for COVID at the moment
COVID infection rates are surging, with the UK recording its highest ever daily tally on Monday.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID case rates 'still very high and rising again', warns Prof Chris Whitty
Professor Chris Whitty also said COVID-19 cases are "rising again", as the UK recorded its highest ever daily tally on Monday.
NewsYahoo News UKNumber of people in hospital with COVID in Scotland higher than ever
Sajid Javid said the majority of people in hospital with coronavirus are there for something other than COVID treatment.
NewsYahoo News UKQueen pays understated tribute to Ukraine in first in-person meeting since catching COVID
As she met Justin Trudeau at Windsor Castle, a vase of bright blue and yellow flowers was placed prominently on her desk.
NewsYahoo News UKCouple overturn £35k fine for refusing to close gift card shop during COVID lockdown
Alasdair and Lydia Walker-Cox were penalised for staying open during lockdown but have won an appeal against a £35k fine.
NewsYahoo News UKLFT prices: Superdrug undercuts Boots by selling £1.99 COVID tests
The health and beauty retailer announced on Wednesday that it will sell a single lateral flow test for £1.99, along with a five-pack of tests for £9.79.
HealthYahoo News UKAustralian TV network apologises for suggesting Queen took dewormer drug ivermectin to treat COVID
An Australian news report suggested the Queen had taken a deworming drug to treat her COVID infection.
