Manu Dibango: African saxophone legend dies of Covid-19
Manu Dibango, the 86-year-old African jazz legend, dies in Paris after catching the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Giuseppe Berardelli among 50 priests killed
Giuseppe Berardelli who gave his respirator to a patient is among 50 priests killed in Italy so far.
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Governments around the world are advising people to socially distance themselves in order to reduce pressures on health services and stop the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).
This is even more important now UK schools have been closed to most children.
But what exactly is the advice on social distancing - and who should be doing it the most? And how exactly does it stop the spread of coronavirus?
The BBC's health reporter, Laura Foster explains.
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Coronavirus: Pandemic is 'accelerating', WHO warns as cases pass 300,000
More than 300,000 cases have now been reported, as Covid-19 spreads to almost every country.
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Trump says coronavirus not Asian Americans' fault
After criticism for using the term "Chinese virus", the president praises Asian Americans as "amazing".
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Coronavirus: Austria investigates Ischgl ski resort business for 'hiding case'
Officials want to know if a bar in Ischgl failed to report a coronavirus case.
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Global economy will suffer for years to come, says OECD
OECD boss Angel Gurría says the economic shock is already bigger than the financial crisis.
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Holding your breath and drinking cow urine? Reality Check's Chris Morris busts more health myths about Covid-19 being shared online.
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Coronavirus: South Korea reports lowest number of new cases in four weeks
The news fuels hope that Asia's worst coronavirus outbreak outside China may be abating.
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Coronavirus: Olympic doubts grow as Canada withdraws athletes
As it becomes the first country to pull out, Canada "urgently calls" for the games to be postponed.
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Coronavirus: Germany tightens curbs and bans meetings of more than two
The country expands restrictions on social interaction as Chancellor Merkel goes into quarantine.
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Coronavirus: New York warns of major medical shortages in 10 days
New York's mayor issues a stark warning as the state struggles to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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IOC sets Tokyo Olympics decision deadline
The International Olympic Committee is considering a postponement of Tokyo 2020, and has given itself a deadline of four weeks to make a decision.
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Coronavirus: At least 23 killed in Colombia prison riot
Prisoners held protests against overcrowding and poor health services during the coronavirus outbreak.
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While you may want to clean your smartphone, some substances can damage the device.
Dr Lena Ciric, a microbiologist from University College London, says you can effectively clean your phone using just household soap and water.
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Several medical officials across the world have warned people to avoid touching their face as a key way to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Often when issuing the warning, they've gone on to - you guessed it - put their hands on their face.
But why do we touch our faces in the first place? And is it that easy to just stop doing it all of a sudden?
We spoke to psychologist Natasha Tiwari.
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People should be washing their hands for 20 seconds to protect themselves from the virus known as Covid-19. That's according to Public Health England.
The UK government is still working to contain the outbreak but the prime minister has warned that it's "highly likely" the UK will see further infection.
The BBC's online health editor, Michelle Roberts, and BBC digital health reporter, Laura Foster, examine the advice the NHS is giving when it comes to protecting yourself from the virus.
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Stories have been circulating online suggesting it's dangerous to take ibuprofen if you have coronavirus. Alongside genuine medical advice, false messages have been spreading, distorting the facts.
Speaking to the BBC's outside source , medical professional said that ibuprofen is not recommended for managing coronavirus symptoms. Those already taking ibuprofen for other conditions should not stop without consulting a doctor, though.
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What actually is the coronavirus? How might it affect you? What can you do to prevent it?
The BBC's Laura Foster explains everything you need to know – in just one minute.
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People who are showing particular symptoms are being told to self-isolate in order to stop the coronavirus from spreading further.
In the UK, if you have a fever or a persistent cough, you should stay at home for seven days. The people you live with should stay at home for 14 days, and have food and medicine delivered.
But how do you know if you’re just ill, feeling a bit ropey or if you have the symptoms of coronavirus? What do the symptoms of coronavirus feel like?
BBC News’ Health and Science Reporter, Laura Foster, takes a look.
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As coronavirus continues to spread around the world, face masks are in high demand as people look for ways to protect themselves.
But do they really protect most people from contracting the virus?
Dr Shunmay Yeung from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine explains.
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Coronavirus: Police clamp down on crowds in Bondi Beach
Police temporarily close the beach after crowds exceeded Australia's gathering limit.
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OneWeb increases mega-constellation to 74 satellites
The London-based start-up expands its network with a Soyuz launch from Baikonur in Kazakhstan
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German police arrest man over high-speed rail tampering
The 51-year-old is accused of loosening bolts on a railway track just before a bridge outside Frankfurt.
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Diamond samples in Canada reveal size of lost continent
A billion-year-old continent was larger than previously thought, Canadian geologists find.
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Coronavirus: One in five Americans ordered to stay at home
As the US battles the coronavirus outbreak, "non-essential" travel from Canada and Mexico is halted.
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Coronavirus: Police take action on Bondi Beach crowds
Large crowds of people are still flocking to Sydney's beaches despite the coronavirus pandemic.
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North Korea fires two projectiles into sea
The launch is the third this month, according South Korea's Yonhap news agency.
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