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Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day29 Oct 2020 01:03A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.
Covid-19: 'Too early to say' what Christmas rules will be says minister28 Oct 2020 16:58Environment Secretary George Eustice says people "may not be able to get together in larger groups".
Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'27 Oct 2020 13:28This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.
Coronavirus: Europe's daily deaths rise by nearly 40% compared with last week - WHO27 Oct 2020 19:02Intensive care units are now beginning to fill, the World Health Organization tells the BBC.
Covid has thrived on racial discrimination, says Baroness Doreen Lawrence27 Oct 2020 00:58Labour's review says ethnic minorities are "over-exposed" and have worse healthcare than white people.
Skin cancer: How do I check my moles for signs of melanoma?28 Oct 2020 00:02Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, 21, is raising awareness about skin cancer among young people.

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