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Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak Chelsie Sewell

The earthquake has killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria (Photo: Getty)

Turkey-Syria earthquake: death-toll said to be at least 8,700 Patrick Hollis

Earthquake survivors sit around a fire in Iskenderun Turkey

WHO say Turkey and Syria earthquake deaths could be 20,000 Sam Johnson

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

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

When is World Mental Health Day 2022 and how to get involved Beth Franklin

Veronica Morris, Rural Support Chief Executive, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, Dr Bryan Monson, HSENI Deputy Chief Executive and Robert Kidd, HSENI Chief Executive.

Confidential website launched to help farming community deal with stress and pre... Joanne Knox

Read This First News: Cars make schools suffer Christine Emelone

Measles causes a red blotchy rash to spread across the body (Photo: Adobe)

Deadly measles warning for kids as MMR jab uptake drops to lowest level Claire Schofield

Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Covid vaccines should still protect against severe illness from Omicron - WHO sa... Hiyah Zaidi

First News: Pandemic Caused Malaria Increase Christine Emelone

The Mu variant has been designated a Variant of Interest (Photo: Getty Images)

A new Covid variant is being monitored by the World Health Organisation Claire Schofield

Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets German Chancellor Angela Merkel, ahead of a bilateral meeting during the G7 summit in Carbis Bay (Photo: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

This is how the G7 countries plan to stop future pandemics in the first 100 days Rhona Shennan

The Prime Minister encouraged those who get invited for a vaccine to attend their appointment (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

'This vaccine is effective and has saved lives' - Boris Johnson assures AstraZen... Rhona Shennan

The AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children has been paused while an investigation takes place into blood clots (Photo: Shutterstock)

AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children paused while blood clot investigation take... Group Reporter

Throbbing or cramping pain, swelling, redness and warmth in a leg or arm is the main symptom of a blood clot (Photo: Shutterstock)

The signs and symptoms of a blood clot - and what to do if you think you have on... Alex Nelson

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

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

A number of initiatives are in place which allow people to donate money to enable those from lower-income countries to receive a coronavirus vaccine (Photo: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

You can donate the cost of your Covid vaccine to help people in low income count... Helen Johnson

Two-thirds of adults in the UK in favour of vaccination passports despite legal ... Floriane Laroche

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

Early signs from data show promising results (Photo: Getty Images)

UK strategy to delay second Covid jab was ‘right decision’ - what early signs su... Claire Schofield

The new Covid variant from Brazil may have been found in the UK - but is it more... Alex Nelson

These four key criteria must be met before lockdown can be lifted in England Claire Schofield

Rich countries have ordered too many Covid-19 vaccine doses - and poorer nations... Rhona Shennan

Active Covid was found on frozen food packaging in China - but do imported produ... Claire Schofield

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

An innovative bracelet could help to stop the spread of Covid-19 - how it works Rhona Shennan

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

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This is how many people die from flu each year - and how to get the vaccine Alex Nelson

Read This Matthew Perry is launching a new range of Friends merch - where you can buy it Rhona Shennan

Turkey, Poland and three Caribbean islands have been added to the quarantine list (Photo: Shutterstock)

Turkey, Poland and some Caribbean islands have been added to the quarantine list... Claire Schofield

The new feature shows users Covid-19 data (Photo: Shutterstock)

Google Maps can now show you if Covid-19 cases are increasing in your area Rhona Shennan

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

Many coronavirus sufferers have reported experiencing hair loss (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the long-term symptoms of coronavirus - from hair loss to nerve pain Claire Schofield

Does hot weather affect the coronavirus? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Read This Does hot weather kill coronavirus? Here’s how the summer heatwave could affect C... Rhona Shennan

Face coverings are mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July (Photo: Shutterstock)

When face masks will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England - and the... Claire Schofield

Designs range from from Care Bears and Sesame Street to Batman and Wonder Woman (Photo: MaskClub)

You can sign up for a face mask subscription service - and some of the money goe... Rosalind Erskine

Some are wondering whether summer will slow the spread of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Winter could bring a worse second wave of coronavirus - but does the time of yea... Sarah Wilson

Does chlorine kill the coronavirus? (Photo: Shutterstock)

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

As lockdown eases - remember the key safety and hygiene measures Sue Wilkinson

Priti Patel revealed that immunity passports were being looked into as a replacemnt for current travel quarantine measures (Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about immunity passports - and how they could work Finlay Greig

It has been suggested that those with coronavirus are most infectious at the point when they first begin to develop symptoms (Photo: Shutterstock)

Coronavirus sufferers could be most infectious when they first develop symptoms ... Helen Johnson

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed a second outbreak of Ebola in Congo (Getty Images)

New outbreak of Ebola confirmed in Democratic Republic of Congo Finlay Greig

This is what reducing the social distancing guidelines would mean for pubs (Photo: Shutterstock)

More than 75% of pubs could reopen if social distancing measures were reduced to... Rhona Shennan

Can coronavirus affect your eyesight? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's what you need to know about whether coronavirus affects eyesight Rhona Shennan