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Older people have been shown to be particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Mature Times reports that over 80% of deaths registered up to 26 June 2020 that mention COVID-19 on the death certificate in England and Wales relate to someone aged 70 years or...66 year old gardener discovers turmeric for arthritis pain, but has life changing side effect. Read his story…
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A trial of potential coronavirus drugs aimed at over-50s, who are vulnerable to developing serious symptoms, is looking to recruit more UK volunteers. BBC News reports that over 500 GP surgeries are asking those with a new, continuous cough or high temperature to test...‘Support bubbles’ for single households – how the system will work
Adults living alone or single parents living with children under the age of 18 are covered by the new arrangements. Boris Johnson has announced that single adult households in England will be able to form a “support bubble” with another household. Who is covered by...Ourplace News
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