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Sex Pistols flyer from 1976 could fetch thousands at auction Sophie Wills

Are you eligible for Pension Credit? What it is and how to sign up Ethan Evans

Avian flu have been spotted in mammals such as minks.

WHO warns bird flu could become next global pandemic Dennis Morton

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’ Ethan Evans

The World Health Organisation has confirmed that monkeypox has been renamed ‘mpox’ following racism concerns.

WHO confirms Monkeypox has been renamed ‘mpox’ after racism concerns Chelsie Sewell

Durdle Door in Dorset came in at 17.

Durdle Door owner furious with “dishonest” BBC after Doctor Who finale Benjamin Jackson

<p>England captain Harry Kane will read a bedtime story on CBeebies for World Mental Health Day.</p>

Read This Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for World Mental Health Day Charlie Haffenden

A suspected case of monkeypox has been found in Wigan (Photo courtesy of CDC/Getty Images)

Public health chief urges people to be alert as suspected monkeypox in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

The ever-changing coronavirus

Is the new highly infectious 'Covid XE' variant in the North West? Jon Peake

Vaccines are the best defence against severe disease and death, says the WHO (Photo: Getty Images)

Worst of Omicron wave ‘done with’ says WHO - but pandemic far from over Claire Schofield

Experts share the date you need to get the flu jab to be protected for Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Revealed: the exact date you need to get your flu jab by to be protected at Chri... Hiyah Zaidi

Covid variants will be renamed using Greek letters - here's why Group Reporter

Efforts have been made locally to reduce vehicle pollution

New air pollution fear as lockdown is lifted Alex Ross

Dangerous levels of pollution were discovered outside around 8 million UK households (Photo: Shutterstock)

25% of UK homes sit in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution - here's how... Sarah Wilson

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is reviewing the safety of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine after some countries have halted its use due to concerns over blood clots (Photo: Getty Images)

WHO is reviewing the health risks of Oxford Covid vaccine - the UK maintains it'... Helen Johnson

Facebook will label all posts about Covid vaccines with WHO facts to avoid misinformation (Photo: Shutterstock)

Read This Facebook will label all posts about Covid vaccines with WHO facts to avoid misin... Iain Leggat

The WHO has given approval for the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use (Photo: Shutterstock)

WHO gives approval for Johnson & Johnson single dose Covid vaccine - what it mea... Claire Schofield

WHO has said that the likes of vaccine passports should not be implemented for international travellers (Photo: MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images)

WHO says that vaccine passports should not be permitted for foreign travel - the... Rhona Shennan

WHO scientists recommend the jab be given to people aged 18 and over (Photo: Getty Images)

Oxford Covid jab can be used in all adults says WHO - and against new variants Claire Schofield

GPs are calling for more symptoms to be added to the NHS Covid-19 list (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

GPs are calling for these symptoms to be added to the official Covid-19 list Rhona Shennan

New Covid variants don’t have different symptoms - what to watch out for
(Photo: Shutterstock)

No brand new symptoms for Covid variants - what to watch out for Iain Leggat

Moderna’s Covid vaccine has been approved in Europe - but when will the UK get i... Iain Leggat

A team investigating the origins of Covid-19 in Wuhan have been denied entry to ... Claire Schofield

Antiviral drug remdesivir does not help Covid patients - according to the WHO Helen Johnson

A last dance in Liverpool by Elizabeth Morton

10 questions with actor turned writer Elizabeth Morton Nicola Adam

Some European countries are reinstating a national lockdown - could the UK follo... Claire Schofield

The effectiveness of face masks lessens when they get wet, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other health experts have warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Face masks become less effective in the rain - here’s what experts are saying Helen Johnson

WHO guidance states children aged between six and 12 should wear face masks (Photo: Shutterstock)

The WHO has issued new face mask guidelines for children Claire Schofield

The government has made a U-turn on its decision regarding the wearing of face masks in secondary schools in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has U-turned on face mask rules in English schools - here’s the l... Helen Johnson

Read This A third Covid wave could hit Europe if governments aren’t careful - read the lat... Ethan Shone

The WHO said the pandemic is unfolding in “one big wave” (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the countries where coronavirus cases are rising fastest as WHO warns ... Claire Schofield

These are the countries worst affected by coronavirus - as WHO states Covid-19 i... Stephanie Rendall

Does chlorine kill the coronavirus? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Everything you need to know about chlorine and coronavirus - and whether it’s sa... Rhona Shennan

Scientists have suggested that airborne transmission cannot be ruled out (Photo: Shutterstock)

Scientists are now suggesting coronavirus can be spread by particles in the air ... Claire Schofield

Will customers have to wear face masks in shops? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Read This Will you have to wear a face mask in shops when they reopen? Helen Johnson

This is why the Covid-19 might never disappear (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

The World Health Organisation says coronavirus may never go away - here’s why Rhona Shennan

Delivery riders queue up outside a McDonald's restaurant in east London after the restaurant opened for delivery only orders (Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Coronavirus in UK live blog as it happened: WHO warns coronavirus 'may never go ... Finlay Greig

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