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What to know about China’s cases of HMPV virus

An outbreak of the flu-like virus in China is causing concern, but experts say a Covid-like pandemic is unlikely.

Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says

More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.

‘Patients are collapsing in the waiting room’: A&E nurses speak out

Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.

Mum told to give seriously ill son painkillers amid ambulance delay

Brian Rooney is in an induced coma after suffering a cardiac arrest at the doors of a Belfast hospital.

Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk – study

Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.

Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk – study

Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.

Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems

The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.

Patients facing two-day waits in A&E

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital declares a "critical incident" due to the pressures on A&E.

What to know about China’s cases of HMPV virus

An outbreak of the flu-like virus in China is causing concern, but experts say a Covid-like pandemic is unlikely.

Cases double in NHS trust death and injury investigation

Sussex Police began with an initial 105 cases, but the BBC understands there are now more than 200.