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The pandemic has highlighted the worsening mental health of the nation – and, thankfully, raised awareness of this issue.more

Women in England will be able to access abortion pills more easily for the next six months, but the temporary “pills by post” scheme brought in because of Covid will then be scrapped in September.more

Christian Eriksen has made his long-awaited return to competitive football, eight months after suffering a heart attack while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020.more

A new survey of more than 4,000 pregnant women hospitalized in the United Kingdom with COVID-19 during the first 18 months of the pandemic shows severe illness was linked to poor birth outcomes, including pre-labor caesarean birth, very or extreme preterm birth, stillborn birth, and the need for admission to a neonatal unit.more

NHS test results will be sent directly to patients using the app, under new plans to put “healthcare in your hands”, the Health Secretary has said.more

Millions of people infected with the coronavirus suffer from the so-called long Covid, warns the New York Times The journal cites studies that show that the disorder may occur in 10-30 percent of those infected, and fatigue and cognitive impairment are common symptoms.more

Two doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine showed a 100 percent efficacy against severe disease and hospitalizations, and could become an effective booster taken after other Covid shots.more

Almost 2 in 3 adults say they have at least one symptom of depression that lasts at least 14 days. This is the result of the UCE RESEARCH and SYNO Poland research conducted for the ePsycholodzy.pl platform. As experts emphasize, this does not mean that so many Poles get sick, but the data are disturbing.more

People in need of urgent support will be seen within a day under ambitious new NHS plans to improve mental health waiting times. more

Face coverings will no longer be required on Transport of London (TfL) services - including the Underground - from tomorrow. more

The BA.2 sub-variant of the Omikron coronavirus variant, which has recently spread rapidly, especially in Denmark, does not "cause a more serious form" of Covid-19 than the BA.1 variant, reported the World Health Organization (WHO) epidemic expert Maria Van Kerkhove.more

Doctor prescribed an oral contraceptive to two older, high-risk patients against recommended medical practice, fitness to practise inquiry told more

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced a partial easing of some restrictions on the Vistula from March 1. After the changes, the take will remain, however, among others the obligation to undergo isolation after infection (also for family members), the need to wear masks and to be quarantined after arrival from another country for the unvaccinated.more

Registration for the COVID-19 vaccination with the Novavax preparation will start on March 1 and soon after that, the first volunteers will benefit from the vaccinations. One million doses will arrive in the first tranche, informs the daily "Fakt".more

All legally binding covid restrictions in Scotland, including the requirement to wear masks in confined public spaces, will be lifted on March 21, the head of the Scottish government, Nicola Sturgeon, announced.more

54 percent Poles postpone larger expenses for later; 81 percent expresses concern about inflation, according to Deloitte's report published today. Compared to the global average, Poles are more concerned about the pandemic of visiting restaurants or traveling by plane.more

The prime minister's 'Living with Covid' plan must not put the cost and responsibility of testing on employers, business groups have warned.more

The day after tomorrow in England, the legal requirement for people who have tested positive for the coronavirus to be isolated will be lifted, and from April 1 there will no longer be free quick tests for everyone, announced British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.more

"British society should not work and live under government restrictions any longer than necessary," said Business Minister Paul Scully. His comments came just as Boris Johnson intends to announce the complete lifting of all remaining pandemic-related requirements and restrictions.more

Failure to vaccinate against COVID-19 by persons required to do so, including those working in hospitals and pharmacies, may result in the employer making changes to work arrangements and terminating the employment relationship, the Ministry of Health indicated today.more

NHS leaders urge ministers to tackle huge rise in depression, anxiety, psychosis and eating disorders since Covid hit more

The movie "Spencer," which hit theaters late last year, wowed a large portion of viewers and critics. At the same time, it was met with criticism from professionals involved in helping people suffering from eating disorders. According to representatives of the charity Beat, the production portrayed Princess Diana's struggle with bulimia in a harmful way.more

British Queen Elizabeth II, who tested for coronavirus yesterday, continues to perform light duties at Windsor Castle, British media reported this morning, citing sources at the royal court.more

Vulnerable groups and the over-75s are set to be offered a fourth coronavirus jab in the coming weeks, according to reports.more

More European countries have announced an easing of COVID-19 restrictions as high infection rates stabilise. On Wednesday, Switzerland became the latest European country to ease measures, including ending health checks for incoming travellers.more