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New Orleans great Dempsey dies of coronavirus, aged 73
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Tom Dempsey: New Orleans great dies after contracting coronavirus
NFL great Tom Dempsey - who held the record for the longest field goal for 43 years - dies aged 73 after contracting coronavirus.
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The Queen's coronavirus address: 'We will meet again'
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'We will meet again' promises Queen
The sovereign promises "better days will return" in her address to the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.
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UK PM admitted to hospital over virus symptoms
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson admitted to hospital over virus symptoms
The prime minister is undergoing "routine tests", 10 days after he was diagnosed with coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Man rescued from Pyrenees fined for lockdown breach
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Coronavirus: Man rescued from Pyrenees fined for lockdown breach
The man was trying to walk from France to Spain to buy cheap cigarettes, reports say.
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Tiger at US zoo tests positive for coronavirus
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Coronavirus: Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for Covid-19
The Bronx Zoo in New York says this case of human-to-animal transmission appears to be unique.
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Coronavirus: India holds lights-off vigil as Modi calls for unity
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India turns off lights to mark coronavirus fight
PM Narendra Modi urges Indians to "challenge the darkness", but critics dismiss the vigil as a stunt.
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Coronavirus: Why you now have to wear a mask in Austrian shops
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Coronavirus: Why you now have to wear a mask in Austrian shops
It is a debate being had across the world, and now Austria and its neighbours have decided to act.
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Coronavirus: Pastor who decried 'hysteria' dies after attending Mardi Gras
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Coronavirus: Pastor who decried 'hysteria' dies after attending Mardi Gras
A preacher who said coronavirus was overhyped has died after catching the virus at Mardi Gras.
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Coronavirus: 'Pregnancy during a pandemic is terrifying'
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'Pregnancy during a pandemic is terrifying'
Carly was already a high-risk pregnancy. Now, she fears the toll of Covid-19 on hospitals could put her more at risk.
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Coronavirus: 'Gaza has no resources to fight this virus'
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'Gaza has no resources to fight this virus'
In Gaza, people are bracing for a coronavirus outbreak as more than 10 cases of infection have been confirmed in the small enclave.
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Coronavirus 'could wipe out Brazil's indigenous people'
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Coronavirus 'could wipe out Brazil's indigenous people'
Respiratory illnesses are already the main cause of death for the country's native communities.
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Coronavirus: Quarantined Italian village turned into human laboratory
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Quarantined village turned into human laboratory
Could a tiny hilltop village in Italy help us solve some of the mysteries around coronavirus?
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'We all have resilience... You've got to make it grow'
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'We all have resilience... You've got to make it grow'
Professional explorer Mike Horn reflects upon his daredevil career so far.
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Coronavirus: Putting the spotlight on the global wildlife trade
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Coronavirus: Putting the spotlight on the global wildlife trade
Conservation experts say the pandemic is a watershed moment for curbing global wildlife trade.
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Coronavirus: 24 hours on lockdown
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Coronavirus: 24 hours on lockdown
A group of 24 photographers record one hour each of life under restrictions imposed because of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Families in lockdown feel the strain
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Coronavirus lockdown: As Easter holidays begin, families feel strain
When families are locked down together what are the pressures on relationships?
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Coronavirus: Does my grandfather’s 1940 infectious disease advice still hold true?
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Coronavirus: Does my grandfather’s 1940 infectious disease advice still hold true?
Frank Gardner's grandfather recommended soap and sunlight when dealing with infectious patients. Other ideas haven't aged so well.
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UK domestic abuse calls 'up 25% since lockdown'
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Coronavirus: Domestic abuse calls up 25% since lockdown, charity says
The figures follow warnings victims could find it harder to escape their abusers during lockdown.
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The iShield: Apple to design and make medical gear
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Coronavirus: Defence firm Babcock to make 10,000 ventilators
The move comes as tech giant Apple says it will start making face shields for medical workers.
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Coronavirus: Singapore quarantines 20,000 migrant workers
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Singapore quarantines 20,000 migrant workers
The workers will be paid - but some have complained of overcrowded and dirty conditions.
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Scotland medical chief resigns over lockdown trip
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Coronavirus: Scotland's chief medical officer resigns over lockdown trips
Scotland's chief medical officer quits after visiting her second home despite the lockdown rules.