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Would you want to share a bed with a man wearing a mask with a long tube protruding it?

For years I have been told to do something about my snoring. And now I have - but my wife tells me it's 'freaking' her out because 'it's like sharing a bed with the elephant man'.




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After 23 years in critical care, nothing prepared ANTHEA ALLEN for war zone at her London hospital

Anthea Allen has been a nurse for well over 20 years and thought she had 'seen it all' in her long NHS career. Then came the coronavirus pandemic. She works at St George's Hospital in London.




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15,000 'excess deaths' in the US suggest that many more died of COVID

Yale University resarchers found that between March 1 and April 4, 15,000 more Americans died than would be expected absent the pandemic. It suggests a significant undercount of coronavirus deaths.




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Coronavirus US: Graphs show lockdown may need to last til July

A new study from the University of Notre Dame has found that maintaining a high level of social distancing until summer 2020 allowed for tapering of control of the virus later on.




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Researchers engineer two copies of an antibody produced by llamas which bind to coronavirus proteins

A new study from the University of Texas at Austin found that antibodies produced by llamas bind to proteins found on the coronavirus and prevent them from infecting cells.




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'Pooling' samples could speed testing for coronavirus, scientists say

Researchers at Saarland University in Homburg, Germany, say that with a sensitive enough tests, they can detect just one positive in a single test tube samples taken from 30 patients.




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Coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine fared no better, early study results find

Preliminary results of New York state testing of hydroxychloroquine to treat some 600 coronavirus patients suggest those treated with the drug fare no better than those who did not receive it.




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Arthritis drug may prevent severely ill coronavirus patients from needing life support

A small French study has found that severely ill coronavirus patients given tocilizumab, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, were less likely to be put on life support and less likely to die.




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Why there are lies, damned lies...and coronavirus death statistics

Social media is awash with data and graphs, which all seem to point to the same grim conclusion: that the UK is one of worst affected countries, with our virus death toll approaching a chilling 30,000.




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Dermatologists warn red spots, blisters and itchy wheals could be a sign of the killer coronavirus 

Dermatologists have warned of five skin conditions after studying 375 patients. The most common, affecting half, was a rash of either flat or raised bumps




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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: I have loathed them for years. Now I discover video games boost the brain!

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Like many, I've long believed that our relentless use of social media is, for want of a better term, rotting our brains.




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What we can all learn from the 100-year-old super survivors who caught coronavirus - and lived

Evidence suggests the biggest risk factor for death by Covid-19 is age, but scores of pensioners are bucking the trend by managing to shake off the killer infection.




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Critically-ill coronavirus patient saved by quick-thinking doctor who gave him an arthritis drug

Dr Giorgio Gentile gave Leonard Whitehurst, being treated at Royal Cornwall Hospital, the drug tocilizumab as a last ditch attempt to save his life. He had heard promising results from early trials.




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The patients fast-tracked on new drugs BEFORE they've been approved

As many as 400,000 people a year in England and Wales are told they've reached the end of their treatment options, according to charity Marie Curie.




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High levels of protein in the blood could predict which coronavirus patients will need ventilators

A new study from Rush University Medical Center looked at the protein, known as suPAR, is a marker of disease severity and aggressiveness as well as activating of the immune system.




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Doctors call for oxygen monitors to be prescribed to most vulnerable

British doctors want the matchbox-sized gadgets, known as pulse oximeters, to be given to those in most urgent need for free.




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Coronavirus UK: Obesity, gender and race death risks examined

An urgent review has been launched by Health Secretary Matt Hancock into whether obesity, ethnicity and gender raise the risk of death from coronavirus.




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Coronavirus UK: SEWAGE analysis may be used to track spread

Defra confirmed it is conferring with scientists about whether wastewater can help trace the spread of the deadly infection. It could become part of the government's plan to ease Britain out of lockdown.




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Interactive map shows location of hundreds of UK locations that have managed to avoid a fatality

An interactive map using data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed hundreds of towns and villages which have avoided a single Covid-19 fatality during the pandemic.




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Doctors say they're inundated with calls about COVID toes from people with no other symptoms

Doctors say they're being inundated with calls about COVID toes, mysterious bruises, rashes and lesions on their feet, who don't have other traditional symptoms such as fever and coughing.




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One-third of Americans say they WON'T get vaccinated against the coronavirus, new survey finds

In the new survey, from PR firm Bospar, researchers found those between ages 18 and 24 were the least likely to get vaccinated against the coronavirus with only 57.8% saying they'd get the jab.




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Blood thinners could improve survival of hospitalized coronavirus patients by up to 50%

A new study from the Mount Sinai Health System found that patients on blood thinners died after about 21 days in the hospital compared to those not on the drugs who died after about 14 days.




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HALF of women say they're concerned about going out in public while pregnant or after birth

A new survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that 80% said they would be concerned to go to a scheduled prenatal appointment amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Fury over coronavirus swabbing as GPs claim to have not received hundreds of thousands of results

GPs and councils in England were promised the results from hundreds of thousands of swabs carried out at drive-through centres after the UK shifted to 'pillar two' of its testing scheme.




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Britons urged not to buy miracle coronavirus cures online

The UK drug watchdog said there'd been a surge in bogus cleansing oils and sprays appearing online. It warned these products 'pose a risk to health' and could make COVID-19 infection worse.




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Being obese may DOUBLE the risk of needing hospital treatment for the life-threatening coronavirus

Scientists in Glasgow trawled over data for more than 428,000 people who were part of the UK Biobank. Some 340 of those had recently tested positive for COVID-19 in hospital.




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You have missed a big opportunity, Eddie! England coach still none the wiser after defeat by Wales

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England missed out on the scoreboard in Cardiff - and they missed a huge learning opportunity. What did they gain from the match? Not much. What did they learn? Not much.




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Japan is an inspired choice to host the Rugby World Cup and will raise the bar even higher

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: So what can we expect in Japan? Well, for me it's an inspired choice and for all sorts of reasons. Japan knows how to organise major tournaments and this will be a triumph.




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Sir Clive Woodward: England's win over Australia proved that they have magic to beat the All Blacks 

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Everything is coming to the boil nicely and sometime soon this England side is going to produce a performance for the ages. This Saturday would be the perfect time.




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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have never played better on the biggest stage

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I can't imagine England have ever played better on the biggest stage. I felt a huge surge of pride watching this team and admiration for how clever and skilled they were.




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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Nothing else matters except France match, Eddie... forget about being the best

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I must admit to just shaking my head earlier this week when Eddie Jones started talking about making England into the greatest-ever rugby team.




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The Mercedes A 200 AMG Line is beautiful and hi-tech but a little bit of a 'plain Jane' to drive

Compared to last week’s all-our Christmases-have-come-at-once-Bentley, I thought the A 200 was going to be a run-of-the-mill, practical and prosaic affair. Well, not so




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Erling Haaland outshines Kylian Mbappe and Neymar - things we learned in the Champions League

The Champions League returned with a bang this week as Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig took huge steps towards three big upsets.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Tottenham's Troy Parrott is the real deal, with all the attributes to go to the top

JAMIE REDKNAPP: If Mourinho needs a striker, then he could do worse than look at Troy Parrott. He's been training with the first team, learning from the master Kane and has been capped by Ireland.




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Chelsea and Spurs go head to head, but who is best placed to grab a Champions League spot? 

Sportsmail looks at whether Chelsea or Tottenham are better equipped to secure a Champions League spot ahead of their meeting at Stamford Bridge on Staurday afteroon.




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Chelsea have the joint-lowest points total for a fourth-placed team at this stage since 2004

Does anyone want to qualify for the Champions League Based on the current standings, it appears not. Chelsea have the joint-lowest total for a fourth placed side at this stage since 2003-04.




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Tottenham's Tanguy Ndombele struggled to provide creativity at Stamford Bridge

MATT BARLOW AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Mourinho summoned Ndombele and was hoping to get a 'good hour' out of him. It was impossible to describe his hour as a good one.




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Jose Mourinho's signings Fred and Matic make life easier for Solskjaer

Who'd have thought Jose Mourinho would have left a legacy at Old Trafford after all? Mourinho signings Nemanja Matic and Fred have been very important in their recent success.




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Pep Guardiola's duels with Madrid have produced great storylines.. but he is now out to conquer them

There was a glint in Pep Guardiola's eye as he talked about Real Madrid, as European football's most influential coach gets ready to tackle its ultimate winning machine.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: It's a laughing stock at Stockley Park after worst day for VAR in the Premier League

JAMIE REDKNAPP: We look at VAR as if it's the oracle but in reality it's one man, sat behind a bank of screens at Stockley Park, offering his opinion. It's not matter of fact - it's subjective.




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Frank Lampard knows how to outclass Jose Mourinho... 10 things we learned from Premier League action

The Premier League once again treated spectators to twists and turns galore, and here are 10 things we learned from all the action this weekend.




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Luke Shaw insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has brought the smiles back at Manchester United

Luke Shaw believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put a smile back on his face after a difficult time at Manchester United under the Norwegian's predecessor Jose Mourinho.




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Jose Mourinho needs Dele Alli back firing ahead of Tottenham's season-defining run of games

THE NUMBERS GAME - JORDAN SEWARD: Dele Alli is statistically Tottenham's biggest goal threat right now with Kane and Son injured. Mourinho needs him firing ahead of important run of games.




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Alderweireld seemed to be on his way out of Spurs until Mourinho turned up

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: The latter half of this season feels a little bit like the second coming of a player who lost his way a little bit in the final days of Mauricio Pochettino.




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Harry Winks reveals Jose Mourinho instructed him to train even harder to force his way back in

Harry Winks has revealed Jose Mourinho told him he had to train harder to force his way into his Tottenham team and believes English football does not appreciate passing midfielders as they should.




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Tottenham 2-3 Wolves: Raul Jimenez scores winner as Spurs are STUNNED by Nuno Espirito Santo's men

MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Just eight days after Frank Lampard showed the temerity to outsmart Jose Mourinho for a third time in his short managerial career.




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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho laughs after being quizzed about Tanguy Ndombele's defending vs Wolves

A clip has gone viral on social media of Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele sluggishly tracking back against Wolves' Pedro Neto, who nearly set up a goal for the visitors.




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Tottenham vs Norwich LIVE: Plus FA Cup draw and Sheffield Wednesday vs Man City action

Tottenham host Norwich and Sheffield Wednesday play Man City tonight in the FA Cup fifth round. Sportsmail's KIERAN JACKSON will provide live commentary of the action and the quarter-final draw.




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Tottenham 1-1 Norwich (2-3 pens): Jose Mourinho's men dumped out of the FA Cup on penalties

MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Norwich have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after beating Jose Mourinho's Tottenham on penalties.




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Jose Mourinho has moaned about everything from VAR to ballboys since becoming Tottenham manager

Jose Mourinho gave the impression of being a changed man when he strolled into the Tottenham Hotspur job back in November. But his moans and groans soon returned as the season unravelled.