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People who smoke appear more likely to develop covid-19 symptoms

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Smoking probably puts you at greater risk of coronavirus, not less

Early data indicated that smokers may be less likely to be hospitalised with coronavirus, but broader analyses suggest smokers are actually at higher risk

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Coronavirus set to cause biggest emissions fall since second world war

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Beach water quality testing stops in England due to coronavirus crisis

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Beach water quality testing stops in England due to coronavirus crisis

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Seven new coronaviruses have been found lurking in bats in Africa

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Seven new coronaviruses have been found lurking in bats in Africa

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Covid-19 pandemic risks worst global food crisis in decades

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Planes and offices must improve ventilation to reduce coronavirus risk

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Planes and offices must improve ventilation to reduce coronavirus risk

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The focus on coronavirus is essential, but we can’t forget the climate

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The focus on coronavirus is essential, but we can’t forget the climate

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Don't miss: An explorer visits the world's artificial islands

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Don't miss: An explorer visits the world's artificial islands

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How long can viruses survive outside the body?

What do we know about how long cold, flu and coronaviruses can live on surfaces?

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What the latest research suggests about the coronavirus in pregnancy

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Cheap and easy $1 coronavirus test to undergo trials in Senegal

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How accurate are the results from self-testing for covid-19 at home?

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Coronavirus: Developing countries are ‘on a ledge with no safety net’

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