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Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu, although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Two poultry workers infected with bird flu, UK officials confirm Sophie Wills

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Routine Covid testing to end for some as part of test shake-up Patrick Hollis

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk Sam Johnson

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Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages Patrick Hollis

The new pill ‘stuns’ sperm, making them unable to swim to an egg.

New male contraceptive pill have been proving successful in labs Dennis Morton

Below are the areas of Wigan from least to most cases per 100,000 people

Wigan's Covid hotspots as 'Kraken' spreads across the country Jon Peake

Lexus hints at personalised sports EV with ‘manual’ gearbox Matt Allan

Lateral flow home test kits are currently unavailable on the government website. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Lateral flow test shortage on same day people queue for Covid booster jab Matt Brooks

Covid: NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion funding, report says
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NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion... Ethan Shone

PCR tests are required for all travellers returning to the UK from green and amber list countries (Photo: Getty Images)

Cost of Covid PCR tests for travel to be investigated over ‘rip-off’ prices Claire Schofield

New research suggests daily testing in secondary schools can cut Covid-related illnesses by 39 per cent (Photo: Getty Images)

Daily Covid testing ‘just as effective’ in controlling transmission as self isol... Claire Schofield

Testing and quarantine requirements have been introduced by several countries for UK tourists (Photo: Getty Images)

Tough new travel restrictions set out for UK tourists as Delta Covid cases surge Claire Schofield

Primary school teachers to self-test for Covid from next week - with plans for p... Helen Johnson

Care home staff in England will get rapid result Covid tests to protect against ... Claire Schofield

Testing has been rolled out at some major US cities (Getty Images)

Could testing people for coronavirus at UK airports replace quarantine? Finlay Greig

Everything you need to know about the new test for coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new coronavirus saliva test is being trialled in the UK - here’s how it works Rhona Shennan

Coronavirus cases could re-surge as lockdown lifts - here's why Sarah Wilson

Key workers and families can now get a free coronavirus test - here’s who is eli... Claire Schofield

Some people can have the virus without displaying any of the symptoms (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can I have coronavirus without any symptoms? How to protect yourself and others ... Claire Schofield

Testing can help inform decisions on whether to tighten or relax social distancing measures (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK Government is targeting 100,000 coronavirus test per day announcing a five-po... Claire Schofield

When does coronavirus require a hospital visit? And tips on managing the infecti... Sarah Wilson