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Health
A tiger has tested positive for Covid-19, but there’s currently no evidence that cats (big or small) can pass the new coronavirus to humans. Read
Misinformation Toolkit
There’s a lot of misinformation about Covid-19, so Full Fact is sharing its top tips on how to check if a claim is true. Read
Health
We asked readers to send in their questions about the new coronavirus to help sort the good information from the bad. Read
Health
Not enough is known about the new coronavirus to say that it will disappear, or even have its spread reduced, in the UK as the temperature increases. Read
Health
The official guidance recommends washing your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds, and always when you arrive at home or work, and eat or handle food. Read
Health
If you think you may have the new coronavirus, the NHS advice for people throughout the UK is to call 111. Do not visit your GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Read
Health
The symptoms of Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, include a cough, high temperature and shortness of breath. Read
Europe
Continue to use the EU/EEA/Switzerland queue at European airports until the end of 2020. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Economically inactive people don’t have a job, and they aren’t classed as unemployed because they’re not looking for or able to start a new job. Read
Europe
The main thing you need to know about what will change after Brexit day is that most things will stay the same—for eleven months, at least. Read
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