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Coronavirus costs millions of Americans their jobs
More than 20 million Americans are now out of work, the highest number since World War Two.
UK first European country to pass 30,000 deaths
The UK records a further 649 deaths, taking the total number of coronavirus deaths to 30,076.
White House plans to disband virus task force
The vice-president says the task force may wind down by the end of May or early June.
Scientists puzzle over impact of virus mutations
A study has identified a mutation that its authors say could make the coronavirus more infectious.
The patients who just can't shake off Covid-19
Most patients recover from Covid-19 quickly - but for some, symptoms linger for weeks.
Prostate-cancer men swap chemo for precision drugs
Men with advanced prostate cancer can now take highly targeted hormone therapies at home.
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Coronavirus costs millions of Americans their jobs
More than 20 million Americans are now out of work, the highest number since World War Two.
UK first European country to pass 30,000 deaths
The UK records a further 649 deaths, taking the total number of coronavirus deaths to 30,076.
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A study has identified a mutation that its authors say could make the coronavirus more infectious.
The patients who just can't shake off Covid-19
Most patients recover from Covid-19 quickly - but for some, symptoms linger for weeks.
Prostate-cancer men swap chemo for precision drugs
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