The Independent – ‘Hundreds of babies born prematurely due to Covid’
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The Independent – ‘Hundreds of babies born prematurely due to Covid’
More than 600 babies have been born prematurely and needing critical care to mothers hospitalised by Covid-19, The Independent reveals on its front page — as women are warned they are up to three times more likely to have an early birth with the virus.
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CPS to consider charging ex-BBC DJ Tim Westwood over sexual misconduct allegations
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