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Self-isolation time after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case could potentially be reduced to seven days without raising the risk of onward transmission, a new study suggests. The research, which accounts for infected people’s potential viral load and the sensitivity of Covid-19 tests, estimates people who test negative after seven days of quarantine are unlikely to be infectious..

Cristiano Ronaldo was recognised as football’s all-time leading goalscorer after firing Juventus to Italian Super Cup glory against Napoli. Portugal international Ronaldo registered the 760th strike of a remarkable career in the 64th minute to help reigning Serie A champions Juve claim the trophy with a 2-0 win..

More people will lose their lives in the coronavirus outbreak, Boris Johnson has warned, after the UK saw its deadliest day in the pandemic. Official figures showed that January 12 saw the highest number of deaths take place on a single day – with 1,110 Covid-19 fatalities, surpassing the previous peak of 1,073 on April 8, 2020..

Hundreds of people were told to leave their homes overnight as Storm Christoph caused widespread flooding across the UK..

Experts are warning reopening society too quickly could have a “disastrous” effect..

Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States..

Messages of congratulations have been sent as Joe Biden is sworn in as US President.

Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One on Wednesday for the last time as US president..