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Data suggests people with the condition have at least two times the increased risk of severe disease or death from Covid-19.

Lucy Letby, 30, is alleged to have murdered five baby boys and three baby girls.

Jacob Rees-Mogg said that there is a ‘careful balance’ to be struck, insisting that scrutiny of legislation is best done in person.

An influx of players downloading updates and new games on Tuesday are thought to be behind a surge in internet demand.

Researchers say the study can help inform vaccination messaging and engagement strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of misinformation.

Carly Bell, who runs the Bellaire beauty salon in Belfast, said an alternative to lockdown is needed.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it is ‘very confident’ in its ‘robust findings’.

At least 199 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

Schools should work more with mental health professionals, police liaison officers and youth workers to meet vulnerable children’s needs, Peers heard.

Plague Inc has introduced the free mode to ‘help raise awareness’ about work undertaken by infectious disease experts to stop pandemics.

The retailer said it questioned whether it would be appropriate to make the advert at all this year.

A total of 60.4% of close contacts in England were reached in the week ending November 4, up slightly from 60.2% in the previous seven days.

Veteran businessman Bill Wolsey said he does not know what to tell demoralised staff members and warned of the threat of a ‘tsunami’ of redundancies.

The Cabinet Office minister told MPs there have been ‘significant increases’ but did not give a number.

The latest public attitudes tracker from the Business Department also reveals growing awareness of ‘net zero’.

Anne Sacoolas left the UK after the US said she was entitled to diplomatic immunity.

Lucy Letby is charged with eight counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.