Coronavirus: GP surgery apology over 'do not resuscitate' form

Patients with life-limiting conditions were asked to sign a "do not resuscitate" form via a letter.

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Coronavirus: Potential drug treatment starts UK trials

A drug that could treat patients with coronavirus is to undergo clinical trials at 15 NHS centres.

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UK races to convert convention hall into ICU

The UK will open the doors this week on what could soon be the biggest intensive care unit in the country. Nick Paton Walsh reports from east London.

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Goldman Sachs now expects US unemployment to hit 15%

After a dismal winter, China's economy is showing signs of life. But a recovery in Asia won't paper over problems in the United States and Europe as the world sinks into recession.

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Coronavirus: 'Greatest test since World War Two', says UN chief

UN boss António Guterres calls for an "immediate co-ordinated" global response to tackle the crisis.

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Coronavirus: Hospitals urged to use lab space to test NHS staff

The advice comes as the government faces growing criticism over a lack of testing for frontline staff.

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Coronavirus: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?

However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.

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