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Coronavirus: Mental health hotline for NHS staff08 Apr 2020 00:13Health workers can call or text the free number to get support and advice during the coronavirus pandemic.
Most coronavirus deaths occurring in hospitals07 Apr 2020 10:12Latest figures show some are happening in the community but most are on hospital wards.
Coronavirus: Warning over daily death figures07 Apr 2020 14:41Spikes or dips may in part reflect bottlenecks in the reporting system, rather than real changes in the trend.
The battle against a vicious disease07 Apr 2020 16:13Fergus Walsh is humbled by the astonishing dedication of NHS staff on the coronavirus front line.
Coronavirus: China reports no Covid-19 deaths for first time07 Apr 2020 11:47For the first time since January, China reports no coronavirus-related deaths.
Coronavirus: Scientists question school closures impact07 Apr 2020 00:41Countries should now question whether keeping schools shut is justified, says one team of scientists.

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