A small survey found that stress among pregnant women has tripled since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreThe Spanish region of Galicia has effectively banned smoking in public places over concerns it increases the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
Read MoreA drug-resistant strain of the parasite that causes malaria has been identified by scientists in Rwanda.
Read MoreA trial investigating the drug hydroxychloroquine as a preventative treatment against Covid-19 may never find out if it's effective, say scientists involved.
Read MoreIt is little more than six months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the arrival of a new virus a global emergency.
Read MorePeople with symptomless Covid-19 can carry as much of the virus as those with symptoms, a South Korean study has suggested.
Read MoreContinuing chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment in cancer patients with Covid-19 is not a risk to their survival, a study suggests.
Read MoreThe number of deaths from coronavirus in Iran is nearly triple what Iran's government claims, a BBC Persian service investigation has found.
Read MoreNew 90-minute tests that can detect coronavirus and flu will be rolled out in care homes and laboratories from next week.
Read MoreRussian health authorities are preparing to start a mass vaccination campaign against coronavirus in October, the health minister has said.
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