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Covid: Indian variant being investigated in UK18 Apr 2021 19:39Some cases of the Indian variant have been found that are not linked to travel, a scientist says.
Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide17 Apr 2021 15:52It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate".
Pregnant women should be offered Covid vaccine16 Apr 2021 18:47The UK's vaccine advisers encourage them to discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor.
Human cells grown in monkey embryos spark ethical debate15 Apr 2021 20:54Scientists confirm they have made "chimera" embryos from long-tailed macaques and humans.
Student's heart failure linked to 'excessive' energy drinks16 Apr 2021 11:05The 21-year-old university student spent 58 days in hospital, including in intensive care.
4.7 million waiting for operations in England15 Apr 2021 14:30The February figures show the numbers waiting over a year for surgery continued to rise sharply.

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