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http://youtu.be/yrm9RsBlCUw The three Covid-19 vaccines, that have been approved in the UK, are from Pfizer-BioNTech, the University of Oxford and Astra-Zeneca and Moderna. The Pfizer, Oxford and Moderna vaccines each require two doses and you are not fully vaccinated until a week after your second shot. But there are many differences between them. BBC health correspondent Laura Foster looks at how much immunity they give, how they prevent infection and if any are better than the other. Video by Mel Lou, Laura Foster, Terry Saunders and Mattea Bubalo Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/OI0g4cz5-oM The number of patients being treated for Covid in hospitals across the UK has risen above 30,000. More than 1,000 deaths were reported in the latest 24-hour period, the highest since the peak of the first wave of the pandemic in April 2020. The London area is at the centre of the crisis. A BBC team has been allowed to film inside the intensive care unit at the capital’s University College Hospital. Huw Edwards presents an extended BBC News at Ten special report by medical editor Fergus Walsh, cameraman Adam Walker and producer Noel Titheradge. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/RHFV0XcJxww When Covid-19 sparked lockdowns around the world, emissions of one of the greenhouse gases responsible for climate change, atmospheric carbon dioxide, plummeted. But is this record drop a short-term effect of the 2020 pandemic or a 'new normal'? BBC Weather's Ben Rich explores the impact of coronavirus on the global climate. Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin Produced by Soraya Auer Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/XXzzHhqLfCM Despite growing pressure from doctors and scientists to abandon the relaxation of Covid restrictions over Christmas , the four nations of the United Kingdom have decided to stick largely to the previously agreed plans. However with the number of infections rising sharply all four UK nations are urging people to observe “extreme caution” over the five-day Christmas period. The rules initially agreed for all of the UK between the 23rd and 27th December allow three households in a “Christmas bubble” to mix indoors and to stay overnight if that's unavoidable. Wales now wants to limit the mixing to two households but those households can be joined by a single person who lives alone. Non-essential shops will close on Christmas Eve and all of Wales will return t...

http://youtu.be/vMvNNmVgeyI There's growing pressure on the four home nations of the United Kingdom to look again at the easing of Covid restrictions over the Christmas period. Two leading medical journals have joined forces to warn that the decision to ease the rules for a 5-day period is “rash” and will “cost many lives”. Under the Christmas rules agreed by the four nations, families will be able to travel across the UK and three households will be allowed to gather under one roof. Labour has called for the guidelines to be clearer and tougher. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by health editor Hugh Pym, political correspondent Chris Mason and science editor David Shukman. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/VcPZ-Ex5mIU Millions more people in England will be living in the highest Tier 3 areas of coronavirus restrictions, following a sharp new rise in the number of infections. The whole of Greater London along with parts of Essex and Hertfordshire are to enter Tier 3. It means that 34 million people in England will be bound by the toughest ruled — which ban all socialising indoors except between members of a household and any support bubble. Bars, pubs and restaurants will have to close, although they can provide takeaways and deliveries. Ministers also revealed that a new mutated variant of the virus has been seen in the UK, which may be causing higher rates of infection. However experts say they believe the new vaccine is effective against it. London’s Mayor, Sadi...

http://youtu.be/MSjqi2Zw9JY The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history with a jab that protects against Covid-19. Some people have been surprised to learn how a process which usually takes at least ten years could have been done in less than one. What safety checks have been made to get the Covid vaccine to this point? BBC health correspondent Laura Foster explains. Video by Laura Foster, Terry Saunders and Kate Forbes. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/lHVNvFX8Bfg Excitement over this month’s COVID-19 vaccine announcements has turned into questions about when we can all access the vaccines. Ros Atkins answers some of the biggest questions. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/lGtKcSR734s The world's leading scientists have expressed delight, along with a strong note of caution, at the news that a vaccine against coronavirus has proved 90% effective in early results. The vaccine, developed by pharma giant Pfizer and its partner BioNtech, has been tested on 43,500 people in 6 countries with no safety concerns raised so far. England's deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam said he was hopeful the vaccine could begin to be available by Christmas and more widely by next spring. Boris Johnson said that “one significant hurdle” had been cleared but there were several more to go. And some experts pointed out that the announcement was made on the basis of very early analysis, with the vaccine not yet formally approved. International st...

http://youtu.be/lNvbV6saQT0 There has been some promising Covid-19 vaccine news. A preliminary analysis shows the first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19. But there's still a way to go before any vaccine can be given to the wider public and our lives can go back to how they were pre-pandemic. BBC health correspondent Laura Foster helps puts this news into context. Video by Laura Foster and Terry Saunders Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/O6V8CVcBqX4 The First Minister of Wales has announced a fire-break lockdown, also known as a circuit breaker. The national lockdown, also known as a circuit breaker, will start at 6pm on 23 October. But what exactly is a circuit breaker in Covid terms? Northern Ireland, Singapore and Israel have all used circuit breakers to try to reduce their coronavirus cases. But how do they work? How long is a covid circuit breaker? How can it help fight coronavirus? BBC health correspondent Laura Foster explains it all in a minute. Video by Laura Foster, Terry Saunders and Mattea Bubalo Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/LIMQBQwSn5c The chief medical adviser for the United Kingdom has warned that children face greater long term risks from missing school, compared with catching the virus while there. Professor Chris Whitty's comments came after a joint statement from the top medical officers for all four UK nations - and ahead of millions of pupils returning to classrooms in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Schools in Scotland have already reopened. Mishal Hussein presents this report by Sarah Campbell. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/ccbqTCazG3Y Human challenge trials are regarded by some as a faster way to develop vaccines - but they come with big risks. Could they be used to speed up the development of a vaccine for Covid-19? BBC Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains how they work. Video by Terry Saunders, Megan Fisher and Laura Foster. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/K8cNoixTH-o Tighter lockdown restrictions are being introduced for more people living in parts of the North West of England to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. From midnight on Saturday, residents in Oldham and parts of Blackburn and the Pendle district in Lancashire won't be able to socialise with anyone outside their own household. They have been told to avoid all but essential journeys on public transport and gatherings such as weddings and funerals are being limited to twenty people. Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten’s report by health correspondent Dominic Hughes. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/zoZlDUsdtAg Scientists have warned it could be many months, before we know if any of the coronavirus vaccines currently undergoing trials are effective. One way to speed up the process, would be if so-called 'challenge trials' are allowed, where volunteers are given the vaccine and then deliberately infected with coronavirus, to see if they're protected. But some experts aren’t convinced such trials are safe or necessary. Our Medical Editor Fergus Walsh reports. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/W5Elo2iczhQ Conspiracy theories have thrived during the pandemic. Maybe you even have a friend or relative who’s brought one up in conversation. How can you talk to them without starting an argument – or sending them further down the rabbit hole? The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter Marianna Spring brought together a dad who got in touch with her about a coronavirus conspiracy theory and an expert in the field. They discussed fact and fiction, and demonstrated some tips on how to talk about conspiracy theories. Video journalist: Soraya Auer Motion graphics: Jacqueline Galvin Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/W5Elo2iczhQ Conspiracy theories have thrived during the pandemic. Maybe you even have a friend or relative who’s brought one up in conversation. How can you talk to them without starting an argument – or sending them further down the rabbit hole? The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter Marianna Spring brought together a dad who got in touch with her about a coronavirus conspiracy theory and an expert in the field. They discussed fact and fiction, and demonstrated some tips on how to talk about conspiracy theories. Video journalist: Soraya Auer Motion graphics: Jacqueline Galvin Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/WBdejKN-olQ The four nations of the UK have each had strikingly different responses to the coronavirus crisis. Devolution has meant different policies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - from easing lockdown, to whether masks and face coverings should be compulsory, to track and trace strategies. In one of a series of reports from each of the four nations, Hywel Griffith reports from Wales. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/cRBLI2tnquk The four nations of the UK have each had strikingly different responses to the coronavirus crisis. Devolution has meant different policies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - from easing lockdown, to whether masks and face coverings should be compulsory, to track and trace strategies. In one of a series of BBC News at Ten reports from each of the four nations, Scotland Editor Sarah Smith reports. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/cRBLI2tnquk The four nations of the UK have each had strikingly different responses to the coronavirus crisis. Devolution has meant different policies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - from easing lockdown, to whether masks and face coverings should be compulsory, to track and trace strategies. In one of a series of BBC News at Ten reports from each of the four nations, Scotland Editor Sarah Smith reports. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/fD3Y3__-nSE The four nations of the UK have each had strikingly different responses to the coronavirus crisis. Devolution has meant different policies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - from easing lockdown, to whether masks and face coverings should be compulsory, to track and trace strategies. In one of a series of BBC News at Ten reports from each of the four nations, Ireland Correspondent Emma Vardy reports. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/fD3Y3__-nSE The four nations of the UK have each had strikingly different responses to the coronavirus crisis. Devolution has meant different policies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - from easing lockdown, to whether masks and face coverings should be compulsory, to track and trace strategies. In one of a series of BBC News at Ten reports from each of the four nations, Ireland Correspondent Emma Vardy reports. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/0b-gpkbLbFo The UK government is advising people to practise social distancing, but the distance varies depending on where you live. In Scotland and England, you are now allowed to socially distance at 'one metre plus', but the advice is still to stick to two metres where you can, to protect yourself from catching coronavirus. In Wales the advice is to always stick to two metres but in Northern Ireland, one metre social distancing is allowed. But it can be hard to know exactly what that looks like. The BBC's health correspondent Laura Foster helps explain the best ways to keep safe and keep the correct distance away from other people. Video by Laura Foster, Ameer Ahmed and Terry Saunders Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/WE9gvJ8ou7g Can you become reinfected with coronavirus if you've already had it? BBC Health reporter Rachel Schraer takes a look at what we know so far about immunity and Covid-19. Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/nl1lGfi7i9k New lockdown rules from 4 July mean changes for people living in England. Now one household can spend time with another one indoors so long as they follow social distancing guidelines. This is on top of the rules about meeting outside - where you can still meet in groups of up to six from different households - again keeping your distance. In Northern Ireland, you can meet up to 30 people outdoors, or up to six people indoors - while maintaining social distancing. In Wales, you can only meet up outdoors and with one other household at a time. While in Scotland, one household can see no more than two others, outdoors, in a single day. But what is the best way to ensure you do everything you can to keep people safe? BBC health correspondent, Laura Foster, ...

http://youtu.be/nl1lGfi7i9k New lockdown rules from 4 July mean changes for people living in England. Now one household can spend time with another one indoors so long as they follow social distancing guidelines. This is on top of the rules about meeting outside - where you can still meet in groups of up to six from different households - again keeping your distance. In Northern Ireland, you can meet up to 30 people outdoors, or up to six people indoors - while maintaining social distancing. In Wales, you can only meet up outdoors and with one other household at a time. While in Scotland, one household can see no more than two others, outdoors, in a single day. But what is the best way to ensure you do everything you can to keep people safe? BBC health correspondent, Laura Foster, ...

http://youtu.be/U3PAzwpqvkg Cycling is being backed as an alternative to public transport and the government has said it will put hundreds of millions into creating this infrastructure. However, if recent surveys are anything to go by, many people think cycling on the road is too dangerous. The Bikeability Trust's Paul Robison breaks down how to hit the road with confidence. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/Mpyf5uND0d0 BBC Reality Check takes a look at some of the misleading coronavirus health claims that keep appearing online. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

http://youtu.be/0sKlL4k2-sc Jumping on a plane and going on holiday looks and feels very different to how it did at the start of 2020. Airports and airlines have both been making changes to the way they work to get passengers flying again. These include measures that help reduce the chances of coronavirus being spread, help ensure social distancing and reduce the number of things passengers need to touch known as 'contact points'. The UK government has released advice on what you can do to keep safe while flying. It's currently reviewing it's measures on asking people to quarantine when they return to the UK. Here BBC Health and Science Correspondent, Laura Foster, has been to Southend Airport to show you what you need to do if you're thinking of catching a flight. Please subscribe H...

http://youtu.be/jVvmeOtBYhg From Monday, all non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England. The government has said retailers can open as long as they follow safety guidelines, otherwise they could face enforcement notices. Shops in Northern Ireland are open, but no dates have been set for the reopening of non-essential shops in Scotland and Wales, although each country has set out its planned stages for lifting lockdown. BBC business correspondent Szu Ping Chan has visited a shop in London to see how things have changed. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog