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Covid: Indian variant being investigated in UK
Some cases of the Indian variant have been found that are not linked to travel, a scientist says.
Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate".
Pregnant women should be offered Covid vaccine
The UK's vaccine advisers encourage them to discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor.
Human cells grown in monkey embryos spark ethical debate
Scientists confirm they have made "chimera" embryos from long-tailed macaques and humans.
Student's heart failure linked to 'excessive' energy drinks
The 21-year-old university student spent 58 days in hospital, including in intensive care.
4.7 million waiting for operations in England
The February figures show the numbers waiting over a year for surgery continued to rise sharply.
Families need cannabis prescriptions support, say MPs and peers
Politicians complain that only three NHS scripts have been issued since the law changed in 2018.
Brain clots 'more likely' with Covid infection than vaccine
A rapid review of US patients says people being vaccinated should be reassured by the findings.
Covid: 'Getting the vaccine in Ramadan helps others'
Many Muslims are welcoming pop-up clinics to support the vaccination programme during Ramadan.
Why are so many babies dying of Covid-19 in Brazil?
As the pandemic rages in Brazil, hundreds of babies and young children are dying of Covid.

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