Coronavirus: 'Vast majority will say yes' to test and trace

Heath Secretary Matt Hancock says the vast majority of people in the UK will cooperate with the test and trace system. Source

So you're coughing, what next? It could be for a number of reasons

We cough for various reasons. But since coughing is one of the listed key symptoms of Covid-19, you might find yourself becoming paranoid at the slightest tickle. Here’s what your cough means. Source

WATCH | Covid-19: How healthcare professionals should be putting on and removing PPE

Professor Marc Mendelson from the University of Cape Town explains the step-by-step process of putting on and removing PPE for health staff managing infected Covid-19 patients. Source

Coronavirus: Test and trace system kicks off in England

A 25,000-strong team of contact tracers are tracking down close contacts of people with coronavirus. Source

Coronavirus morning update: Global demand for test kits, clarity on hotspots, and soldiers cleared

Your latest coronavirus news: Concern about the global shortage of test kits; the Ministry of Health has clarified that the entire country will move to a Level 3 lockdown on 1 June; and SANDF inquiry has found soldiers, who are accused of killing Alexandra resident Collins Khosa, cannot be held liable for this death. Source

Coronavirus: How a hospital and its community copes with death

How one of London’s Asian communities and its hospital copes with death during the coronavirus pandemic. Source

Who can now get a test?

What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work? Source

Alzheimer's gene linked to severe Covid-19 risk

People who have a flawed gene linked to Alzheimer's disease may face a higher risk of Covid-19, researchers report. Source

Why anti-vaxxers often win out on Facebook

Anti-vaccination groups offer lots of content about vaccines and other proven health treatments. This increases their chance of influencing Facebook users who are undecided. Source

Coronavirus: Everyone in the UK is now eligible for a test

The Health Secretary has announced everyone with coronavirus symptoms is now eligible to be tested. Source

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock outlines new isolation guidelines

From Thursday, those who have been contacted by the NHS will be asked to isolate, even if they do not have symptoms. Source

Coronavirus can infect and inflame the thyroid

An 18-year-old Italian woman's thyroid became sore and enlarged a few weeks after testing positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in late February. Source