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BARNEY CALMAN: Cystic fibrosis sufferers finally get 'wonder drug' after endless talks
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:10:01 GMT
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Over the past six months, the MoS has lifted the lid on the secretive talks between NHS England and drug company Vertex on access to cystic fibrosis drugs.

Breast cancer patients to be spared surgery thanks to 'magnetic' seed smaller than a grain of riceA
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:00:17 GMT
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The new implant, called Magseed, acts as a marker, allowing surgeons to flag and remove only cancerous nodes, sparing the healthy ones.

HEALTH NOTES: Thousands of children miss out on jabs because their mothers have mental health issues
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:00:14 GMT
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Conditions like depression and anxiety leave mothers less likely to attend appointments where injections are given to protect under-fives from diseases (stock photo).

DR ELLIE CANNON:A Lockdowns help to avoid a second wave - but the Government MUST give us the facts
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:00:11 GMT
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DR ELLIE CANNON: We are not seeing a second wave. In fact, lockdowns such as the one in Leicester, as painful as they'll be, are the way we're going to avoid one.

VINDICATED: The women left in agony by vaginal mesh but were told they were imagining it
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:00:05 GMT
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Thousands of women who have suffered life-changing injuries as a result of vaginal-mesh operations are set to be vindicated by a landmark inquiry.

DR MAX PEMBERTON: Why that drip-drip of nagging damages your healthA
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 01:03:09 GMT
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DR MAX PEMBERTON: Researchers from Pennsylvania found that people who reported high levels of criticism from their partner were more than twice as likely to die prematurely.

Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US
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Happy Birthday, America. Get Well Soon.
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The US, Brazil and others lifted lockdowns early. These charts show just how deadly that decision was
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Patience in lifting coronavirus restrictions is paying off all over the world, but lifting lockdowns too early can have deadly consequences.


These are the states requiring people to wear masks when out in public
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You asked, we're answering: Your top coronavirus questions
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He posted his regrets over attending a party in California. The next day, he died of coronavirus
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:47:06 GMT
From rss.cnn
A Southern California man who tested positive for coronavirus after attending a party expressed his fear and regret a day before he died.


As coronavirus cases skyrocket, US marks July Fourth with pleas for people to skip the parties
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After a week of skyrocketing coronavirus cases in the United States, officials are issuing a stark warning this July Fourth: Skip the parties.


Reopening the economy doesn't mean Covid-19 is getting better. It just shifts more responsibility to you
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It's easy to fall into a false sense of security now that states have reopened. And many are already paying the price.


Latin America sees half of all new Covid-19 infections as health systems flounder
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At the end of April, video emerged from the main hospital in the Brazilian city of Manaus of bodies lined up in corridors, the victims of a sudden surge in the coronavirus. At the same time, the city began digging mass graves for hundreds of people who'd not even had the chance of treatment.


If the United States were my patient: We aren't ready to celebrate yet
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Back in the middle of May, I wrote an essay titled "If the United States were my patient," pondering what it would be like if the United States were a flesh-and-blood person who had gotten sick with coronavirus.


A 24-year-old Covid-19 survivor is celebrating a different kind of independence this July 4th
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On Saturday, as people across the country celebrate America's independence, Shakell Avery will celebrate a different kind of freedom.


Military vets and fireworks: It's a complicated relationship
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While the Fourth of July can be likened to one of America's biggest street parties a at least in pre-pandemic times a our celebration of the sacrifices made by our nation's warriors can cause intensely painful trauma reactions for some who fight our wars.


US reports over 50,000 new coronavirus cases for third straight day
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As Americans find some beaches closed and Fourth of July fireworks scarce, authorities fear the holiday weekend may worsen the already ravaging coronavirus pandemic.


NHS anniversary: Landmarks to be lit up in weekend of celebration
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 02:45:23 GMT
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Landmarks will be lit up blue ahead of a nationwide applause celebrating 72 years of the health service.

Coronavirus: Why disabled people are calling for a Covid-19 inquiry
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:08:16 GMT
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Wheelchair-user Ginny Butcher says disabled people in the UK have been abandoned during the pandemic.

Coronavirus UK map: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 18:35:05 GMT
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Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.

Englandas Globe Theatre at risk amid coronavirus pandemic
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 11:25:01 -0400
From feeds.cbsnews
The coronavirus pandemic has put the future of many theaters in peril, and landmarks such as the replica of William Shakespeareas beloved Globe Theatre in London have not been spared from the consequences of lockdown orders. Imtiaz Tyab visits the world-renowned stage to see how it is determined to survive.


Trump defends monuments in fiery Mount Rushmore speech
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 08:23:29 -0400
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President Trump kicked off the holiday weekend with an Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore Friday, after protesters were arrested earlier in the day after they blocked a road leading to the monument. Despite the advice of doctors and the White House coronavirus task force, Mr. Trump and the First Lady did not wear masks at the event. Nikole Killion reports on the president's divisive remarks.


Doctor shares safety concerns amid surging U.S. coronavirus cases
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 08:23:28 -0400
From feeds.cbsnews
Many Americans are looking for ways to stay safe this holiday weekend as coronavirus cases rise to record levels in some states. The total number of confirmed cases in the U.S. is nearly 3 million. Johns Hopkins University's Dr. Amesh Adalja joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the latest numbers and what that means for the millions of Americans hoping to celebrate Independence Day.


London reopens pubs, hair salons after coronavirus lockdown
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 08:23:28 -0400
From feeds.cbsnews
England is lifting some of its coronavirus restrictions Saturday, as the global tally for confirmed cases exceeds 11 million. People who are eager to get their hair cut can return to salons and barber shops, while those in need of a pint can go back to their favorite pubs. Roxana Saberi is in London to explain how the lifting of restrictions, nicknamed "Super Saturday," is playing out.


Coronavirus cases surge in 40 states as U.S. braces for holiday weekend
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 08:23:27 -0400
From feeds.cbsnews
Coronavirus is surging in 40 states across the U.S., with more than 2.5 million confirmed cases nationwide. The death toll is rising to more than 129,000. Cities and states, like California, have shut beaches ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend in an effort to control the rising COVID-19 infection rates. Michael George reports from Rockaway Beach in New York.


New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:45:24 -0400
From feeds.cbsnews
Health officials warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.