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Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu, although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Two poultry workers infected with bird flu, UK officials confirm Sophie Wills

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Routine Covid testing to end for some as part of test shake-up Patrick Hollis

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk Sam Johnson

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages Patrick Hollis

The new pill ‘stuns’ sperm, making them unable to swim to an egg.

New male contraceptive pill have been proving successful in labs Dennis Morton

The completion of the tram track marks the end of all of all main infrastructure work on the Trams to Newhaven project

'Landmark moment' as final piece of tram track is laid Neil Johnstone

Lexus hints at personalised sports EV with ‘manual’ gearbox Matt Allan

Lateral flow home test kits are currently unavailable on the government website. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Lateral flow test shortage on same day people queue for Covid booster jab Matt Brooks

Covid: NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion funding, report says
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NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion... Ethan Shone

Headteachers are urging pupils to take Covid tests this week

Pupils urged to test for Covid ahead of return to school Marie Sharp

PCR tests are required for all travellers returning to the UK from green and amber list countries (Photo: Getty Images)

Cost of Covid PCR tests for travel to be investigated over ‘rip-off’ prices Claire Schofield

New research suggests daily testing in secondary schools can cut Covid-related illnesses by 39 per cent (Photo: Getty Images)

Daily Covid testing ‘just as effective’ in controlling transmission as self isol... Claire Schofield

Testing and quarantine requirements have been introduced by several countries for UK tourists (Photo: Getty Images)

Tough new travel restrictions set out for UK tourists as Delta Covid cases surge Claire Schofield

Streets devoid of customers and orders to close have left many businesses that are the lifeblood of Edinburgh's economy in desperate need of government help during the Covid lockdowns, says Ian Murray (Picture: Mark Scates/SNS Group)

Why is SNP holding back billions that could help businesses now? – Ian Murray Ian Murray

Travellers coming to Scotland will need to show proof of a negative test from Friday, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Travellers to Scotland will need negative Covid test Gary Flockhart

Longer hours call: Council leader Adam McVey

Council chief calls for Edinburgh restaurants to be allowed longer hours Joseph Anderson

The new walk-in centre has opened at Leith Library

Walk-in coronavirus testing centre opens in Leith Caitlyn Dewar

US cities have begun adopting testing for arrivals (Getty Images)

Could coronavirus testing at the UK border replace quarantine? Finlay Greig

Anyone who has suspected coronavirus symptoms is eligible for test

How to book a coronavirus test in Scotland - and when to get tested Claire Schofield

New study shows that one-in-five people infected with virus showed no symptoms

One-in-five infected with virus showed no symptoms Kevan Christie

Medical staff transfer a patient along a corridor. Picture: Hannah McKay/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland coronavirus death rate third worst in the world Gina Davidson

The Scottish Government's test, trace and isolate programme - labelled Test and Protect - will go live from Thursday. (Photo by Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images)

Coronavirus 'Test and Protect' programme launched today - how it will work Conor Marlborough

Coronavirus cases could re-surge as lockdown lifts - here's why Sarah Wilson

A new drive-through coronavirus testing centre has opened in Livingston.

Drive-through coronavirus testing centre opens in Livingston Jamie McKenzie

Some people can have the virus without displaying any of the symptoms (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can coronavirus be asymptomatic? Claire Schofield

Testing can help inform decisions on whether to tighten or relax social distancing measures (Photo: Shutterstock)

Why is the government targeting 100,000 tests a day? Claire Schofield

When does coronavirus require a hospital visit? And tips on managing the infecti... Sarah Wilson

Survey shows 83% of doctors haven't been tested for Covid-19

Survey shows 83% of doctors not tested for Covid-19 Kevan Christie