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How dangerous is lifting lockdown?
Why is lifting restrictions being described as a "dangerous moment"?
Some people shielding to be allowed outdoors
Some restrictions on vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus are to be eased after 10 weeks.
South Korea closes schools again as cases jump
Schools that had just re-opened days ago have now been forced shut again after a spike in cases.
'Dangerous moment' as UK lockdown eases
The public must be "sensible" after scientists warn of risks of lifting lockdown, medical chief says.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000
The US has seen more deaths (currently 100,047) and infections (1.69 million) than any other country.
Virus tracing systems start in England and Scotland
Thousands of contact tracers are tracking down close contacts of people with coronavirus.
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How dangerous is lifting lockdown?
Why is lifting restrictions being described as a "dangerous moment"?
Some people shielding to be allowed outdoors
Some restrictions on vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus are to be eased after 10 weeks.
South Korea closes schools again as cases jump
Schools that had just re-opened days ago have now been forced shut again after a spike in cases.
'Dangerous moment' as UK lockdown eases
The public must be "sensible" after scientists warn of risks of lifting lockdown, medical chief says.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000
The US has seen more deaths (currently 100,047) and infections (1.69 million) than any other country.
Virus tracing systems start in England and Scotland
Thousands of contact tracers are tracking down close contacts of people with coronavirus.
Some people shielding to be allowed outdoors
Some restrictions on vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus are to be eased after 10 weeks.
South Korea closes schools again as cases jump
Schools that had just re-opened days ago have now been forced shut again after a spike in cases.
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