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- Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have announced the arrival of a baby boy, born this morning in a London hospital. James Forsyth has the details below.
- Cancer operations will take place at new ‘Covid-19-free’ hubs. The collapse in cancer care since the lockdown could lead to 18,000 more cancer deaths, according to new research. Analysis below.
- Millions more people can now apply for a coronavirus test. The government loosened rules to include over-65s, essential workers and care home residents.
- Hopes for a successful Covid-19 vaccine have been raised by a study showing that the virus’s mutations are, so far, minor.
- The government has eased its fifth rule for lifting the lockdown. The criterion is now to avoid a second peak that could overwhelm the NHS.
- The
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