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Long Covid: 'I can't walk 10m without a rest'
Three people tell the BBC how the condition has affected their physical and mental health.
Europe's oldest person survives Covid aged 116
Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.
Five countries, five winter lockdowns: Tips on coping
Tips on lockdown life in cold weather, from keeping your windows open to watching films in the bath.
Video 3 minutes 4 seconds
'Public toilets smell nice to me now'
NHS dietician Victoria says that since she had Covid-19, things that normally taste and smell nice are repulsive but loos smell good.
'I was nervous using a fake Covid-19 test certificate'
Coronavirus has changed the way we travel but why are people buying fake Covid fake certificates?
Young shielders: Vaccine is a ticket back to normal
Shielders have been receiving their first coronavirus jabs as part of the next stage of the rollout.
Coronavirus: Your tributes to those who have died
A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus.
Europe's oldest person survives Covid aged 116
Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.
Five countries, five winter lockdowns: Tips on coping
Tips on lockdown life in cold weather, from keeping your windows open to watching films in the bath.
Video 3 minutes 4 seconds
'Public toilets smell nice to me now'
NHS dietician Victoria says that since she had Covid-19, things that normally taste and smell nice are repulsive but loos smell good.
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Mandatory masks: 'We worry people won't shop with us'
Some shop owners are worried that rules which mean people must wear masks in shops in England from today may have a serious impact on business.
Copyright: The Dressing RoomFace coverings have become mandatory again as a precaution against the new Omicron variant of coronavirus.
Two sisters from Leeds, who own The Dressing Room fashion boutique, say they worry customers won't come in if they have to wear a mask.
Katie Pitts said: "We've got a lot of lovely customers who have helped us through a tough time, but people are a bit frustrated.
"We're a non-essential retailer, so if they don't feel like wearing a mask, they might not come in."
Although the boutique has a website, 70% of all sales still come from footfall to the store as customers prefer to try on clothing before they buy, Ms Pitt says.
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A 69-year-old woman and a schoolgirl who became pen pals during the coronavirus pandemic have finally met face-to-face.
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Video caption: A child and a 69-year-woman meet after swapping letters through the pandemic. Lesley Roebuck, from Leeds, travelled to London to meet Aleena after the pair had swapped letters for about 18 months.
The pair exchanged gifts when they met up in a park and agreed to continue writing to each other.
Lesley, who was forced to shield, said: "I was in the house most of the time. Being able to write the letters to Aleena and then receive them, it was wonderful."
The pen pal match-ups were arranged by the Hawksworth Older People's Support Services charity through Aleena's school.
