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BBC Talking Point
Jan 31, 2024

'The heart of our family': The lives lost to Covid
We share the stories of some of the 12,000 people who have died with coronavirus in Scotland.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 08, 2022

Covid in Scotland: Families remember loved ones lost to coronavirus
We share the stories of some of the 12,000 people who have died with coronavirus in Scotland.

BBC Talking Point
Oct 05, 2021

Covid-19: Feeling 'so destroyed' by long Covid
A woman with long Covid says she feels angry and frustrated at the lack of help in Northern Ireland.

BBC Talking Point
Oct 05, 2021

Feeling 'so destroyed' by Covid-19
A woman with long Covid says she feels angry and frustrated at the lack of help in Northern Ireland.

BBC Talking Point
Oct 02, 2021

Girl dies with Covid on day she was due vaccine
Jorja Halliday, from Portsmouth, was due to have her coronavirus vaccination on the day she died.

BBC Talking Point
Oct 02, 2021

Portsmouth girl, 15, dies of Covid on day she was due jab
Jorja Halliday, from Portsmouth, was due to have her coronavirus vaccination on the day she died.

BBC Talking Point
Sep 08, 2021

Covid in Scotland: 'I'm double-vaccinated but can't show the proof'
A woman who got one jab in England and one in Scotland says her vaccine certificate only confirms a single dose.

BBC Talking Point
Sep 08, 2021

'I'm double-vaccinated but can't show the proof'
A woman who got one jab in England and one in Scotland says her vaccine certificate only confirms a single dose.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 05, 2021

Covid vaccine refuser died after terrible mistake, says partner
Leslie Lawrenson died and his partner became seriously ill with Covid after they refused vaccines.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 05, 2021

Vaccine refuser paid ultimate price, says partner
Leslie Lawrenson died and his partner became seriously ill with Covid after they refused vaccines.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 27, 2021

Covid-19: Relief at the lifting of restrictions from a widow who spent lockdown alone
Jean Sewell's husband died a few days before England's first lockdown leaving her to grieve alone.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 27, 2021

Grieving in isolation: A Covid widow's story
Jean Sewell's husband died a few days before England's first lockdown leaving her to grieve alone.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 20, 2021

Your questions answered: What questions do you have?
Send in your questions for our experts to answer.

BBC Talking Point
Jun 26, 2021

Long Covid: 'I've blood clots, a braced leg and damaged heart... but I'm home'
For three months, Bill Wilson lived a nightmare, trapped behind a plastic facemask fighting Covid.

BBC Talking Point
Jun 26, 2021

After Covid: 'I've blood clots and a braced leg, but I'm home'
For three months, Bill Wilson lived a nightmare, trapped behind a plastic facemask fighting Covid.

BBC Talking Point
May 29, 2021

Holding on to hope during India's Covid disaster
The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.

BBC Talking Point
Apr 27, 2021

India Covid: What questions do you have?
What do you want to know about the coronavirus crisis in India?

BBC Talking Point
Mar 24, 2021

Locked down with Mum and Dad
Many young people returned to live with their parents during the pandemic. How's it going, a year on?

BBC Talking Point
Mar 24, 2021

Coronavirus: Locked down with Mum and Dad
Many young people returned to live with their parents during the pandemic. How's it going, a year on?

BBC Talking Point
Mar 22, 2021

'A crazy year to bring a baby into the world'
Four mums share their experiences of having a baby amid coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

BBC Talking Point
Mar 22, 2021

Lockdown newborns: 'A crazy year to bring a baby into the world'
Four mums share their experiences of having a baby amid coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 18, 2021

Long Covid: 'I can't walk 10m without a rest'
Three people tell the BBC how the condition has affected their physical and mental health.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 16, 2021

Losing Mum and Dad to Covid
BBC reporter Cathy Killick shares her experience after both of her parents died within weeks.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 16, 2021

Covid-19: Losing both parents to coronavirus
BBC reporter Cathy Killick shares her experience after both of her parents died within weeks.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 10, 2021

Covid: 'While I was in hospital I lost my daughter-in-law'
Betty Tovey, 94, was at a field hospital in Llanelli when her relative died with coronavirus.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 10, 2021

'While in hospital I lost my daughter-in-law'
Betty Tovey, 94, was at a field hospital in Llanelli when her relative died with coronavirus.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 09, 2021

Covid-19 parosmia: 'Public toilets smell nice to me now'
NHS dietician Victoria says that since she had Covid-19, things that normally taste and smell nice are repulsive but loos smell good.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 09, 2021

Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday
Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 08, 2021

Covid: How to cope in a winter lockdown, from those who've done it
Tips on lockdown life in cold weather, from keeping your windows open to watching films in the bath.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 04, 2021

Community garden helps Bristol residents through lockdown
St Pauls residents say the garden helps them to "slow down" during the pandemic.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 04, 2021

Community garden helps residents through lockdown
St Pauls residents say the garden helps them to "slow down" during the pandemic.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 03, 2021

'I've been very, very upset and sobbing every day'
Piers, who has learning difficulties and sensory issues, says he has missed being in the classroom

BBC Talking Point
Feb 03, 2021

Covid: 'I've been very, very upset and sobbing every day'
Piers, who has learning difficulties and sensory issues, says he has missed being in the classroom

BBC Talking Point
Feb 03, 2021

Covid: PPE litterers in Cornwall face £150 fines
As well as causing litter, Cornwall Council says discarded items pose an infection risk to others.

BBC Talking Point
Feb 03, 2021

Capt Tom donations: What was the £33m spent on?
One nurse said welfare packs at work made her job "a little bit easier in a difficult time".

BBC Talking Point
Feb 03, 2021

What was Capt Tom's £33m spent on?
One nurse said welfare packs at work made her job "a little bit easier in a difficult time".

BBC Talking Point
Feb 02, 2021

Young shielders: Covid vaccine is a ticket back to normal
Shielders have been receiving their first coronavirus jabs as part of the next stage of the rollout.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 27, 2021

Mother-of-five dies with Covid, aged 40
Karen Hobbs' sister says she is in shock, and urges people to follow lockdown rules.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 27, 2021

Covid: Mum-of-five Karen Hobbs dies, aged 40
Karen Hobbs' sister says she is in shock, and urges people to follow lockdown rules.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 26, 2021

‘I cursed the sterile white room where Ann died'
Already 100,000 people in the UK have died with Covid. This is the story of one of them.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 26, 2021

100,000 Covid deaths: ‘I cursed the sterile white room where Ann died'
Already 100,000 people in the UK have died with Covid. This is the story of one of them.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 26, 2021

'Something really precious has been taken away from me'
As the UK records its 100,000th death from Covid within 28 days of a positive test, Catherine Burns speaks to some of the people behind the figures.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 26, 2021

Covid deaths: Four stories in 100,000
As the UK records its 100,000th death from Covid within 28 days of a positive test, Catherine Burns speaks to some of the people behind the figures.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 25, 2021

'Knackered and confused.' That's just the parents
The lack of certainty about schools returning is fraying the exhausted nerves of parents.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 25, 2021

Covid: 'I couldn't see my baby for eight weeks'
Mandy Nguyen had an emergency Caesarean at 32 weeks after catching coronavirus.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 20, 2021

Doris Hobday: Identical twin among UK's oldest dies with Covid
Doris Hobday's family say they are "totally heartbroken" to lose her in this way.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 18, 2021

Covid-19: Three fined for 150-mile trip for 'epic' night out
The driver was found to be a learner and was also charged with drug-driving, police say.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 17, 2021

Yemen: This doctor saw Covid hospital empty after fake death text
One doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone in Yemen after her colleagues fled.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 15, 2021

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Karen caught Covid - and took it home
Everyone has heard about doctors and nurses catching Covid-19 but cleaners and porters have been worse hit.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 14, 2021

Covid-19: Bracknell couple's 'final meeting' in hospital
The couple, who both have coronavirus, were given "precious" time together, their daughter says.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 13, 2021

Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?

BBC Talking Point
Jan 08, 2021

Covid: Locked-down women turn to pills amid Malta abortion ban
Malta has the EU's strictest abortion ban - but pressure is growing to ease it.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 06, 2021

Covid-19: How parents plan to tackle lockdown home-schooling
Parents give their top tips for how to get through home-schooling during another national lockdown.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 05, 2021

Coronavirus: Dutch shocked to be EU vaccination stragglers
Caution and bureaucracy have made the Dutch last in the EU to start vaccinating against Covid-19.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 04, 2021

6,561 metal flowers: One man's Covid tribute
Geert van der Vossen, a Swedish artist, has created a floral tribute to the country's thousands of coronavirus patients.

BBC Talking Point
Jan 02, 2021

Covid-19: Impact on Israel
The BBC's Tom Bateman spent 2020 following the lives of Israelis affected by the pandemic.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 20, 2020

Why many are still shielding, with no end in sight
Thousands are still in unofficial lockdown because they don't feel safe going out, says BBC disability correspondent Nikki Fox.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 16, 2020

Victoria Derbyshire: My father was violent - I understand the terror of lockdown
The BBC's Victoria Derbyshire looks at what life has been like for those trapped with an abusive partner.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 14, 2020

Coronavirus: France to be added to UK quarantine countries
With 500,000 Britons believed to be in France, ports and airports face a scramble to return.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 13, 2020

Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike
Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 13, 2020

Students from Georgia school district in viral photo speak out
Since the photo went viral, nine people from the school have tested positive and hundreds have been asked to self-isolate.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 13, 2020

Coronavirus: Students from Georgia School speak about failed halth measures
A photo of the crowded school hallway went viral, and since then nine people have tested positive.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 13, 2020

Georgia School: 'We walked into a dangerous situation'
A photo of the crowded school hallway went viral, and since then nine people have tested positive.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 13, 2020

Bangladesh: Losing my job as a garment factory worker
Sonia is one of thousands of garment workers who have lost their jobs in Bangladesh due to Covid-19.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 13, 2020

Coronavirus travel: Majorca's party capital deserted
Majorca's famous party destination Magaluf has been left deserted because of coronavirus.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 13, 2020

Coronavirus: Preparing for a post-lockdown musical
The cast and crew of Sleepless describe the preparations for their ''coronavirus-safe'' production.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 12, 2020

Airline refunds: 'We're still waiting after five months'
David Hanson's dream holiday was cancelled, but like many Brits he's been waiting months for a refund.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 12, 2020

How to share with BBC News
Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 12, 2020

How to share your questions, stories, pictures and videos with BBC News
Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 12, 2020

Coronavirus: Dealing with excessive facial hair during lockdown
People who go to beauticians for medically related treatments have had to treat themselves in lockdown, and it's affecting every part of their life.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 12, 2020

Coronavirus: 'New Zealand will get rid of the virus again'
The epidemiologist behind the country's elimination strategy says you have to plan for setbacks.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 11, 2020

Coronavirus: Exposure rate 'similar' in London and Stockholm
Antibody tests suggest similar exposure to the virus in the two capitals, despite different strategies.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 11, 2020

How Ebola prepared one doctor for Covid-19
How Ebola prepared one doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo to treat coronavirus.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 10, 2020

Menstrual health and mentoring in Nepal lockdown
Volunteers have delivered hygiene packs to women and girls to help overcome barriers during lockdown.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 10, 2020

'A Hinge date saved my life' and other cancer dating stories
Dating during lockdown is hard enough in 2020, but how do you deal with it when cancer is in the mix too?

BBC Talking Point
Aug 10, 2020

Coronavirus: Does your mask need an upgrade?
Designer Anne Sophie Cochevelou decorates her face coverings with anything from Barbies to Pokemon toys.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 10, 2020

Unemployment and coronavirus: Older workers feel 'forgotten'
Julie Morris explains what it is like to be job hunting in your late fifties during coronavirus.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 10, 2020

Africa Eye: Ghana hospital workers cash in on PPE amid coronavirus
The BBC Africa Eye team uncovers Ghanaians selling coronavirus supplies while doctors and nurses go without.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 09, 2020

Coronavirus: Is the world winning the pandemic fight?
Covid-19 has changed the world - are we winning or is the virus still taking hold, and when will it end?

BBC Talking Point
Aug 07, 2020

Coronavirus: How to stay cool in a face mask as hot UK weather forecast
Temperatures are forecast to top 30C in some parts of the UK this weekend. Perhaps it is not the time you want to be partially covering your face.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 06, 2020

World's remotest Irish bar: 'We will survive Covid'
It has been closed since April, you can't reach it by car, and it's a two-day hike from the nearest airport.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 06, 2020

How the pandemic is sending some Brazilians ‘two steps back'
Strides made to reduce poverty in Brazil are being reversed by the economic upheaval caused by Covid.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 06, 2020

Cosplay and Covid: Video gamers defy the virus
Video game meet-up ChinaJoy was one of the first big shows staged in China since the pandemic began.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 02, 2020

The double blow facing Nigeria's entrepreneurs
Three business owners explain how they are weathering the economic fallout.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 02, 2020

Teacher's tips for keeping kids entertained without a screen
without a screen! Primary school teacher Jade Williams has some handy advice for the summer break.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 02, 2020

Coronavirus: The hidden heroes of India's Covid-19 wards
Meet the ward boys, or hospital assistants, who are the unsung heroes in India's Covid-19 fight.

BBC Talking Point
Aug 01, 2020

Coronavirus: 'When will this Covid curse be finished?'
What happens when you're forced to self-isolate, or into lockdown, in a cramped refugee camp?

BBC Talking Point
Jul 31, 2020

Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers
Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 30, 2020

Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home
Office workers in England can soon go back to their desks - but many want to keep working remotely.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 30, 2020

Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses
Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 30, 2020

Coronavirus holidays: You're finally abroad, but was it worth it?
Queues for the beach and free drinks from struggling restaurants - what are holidays like now?

BBC Talking Point
Jul 29, 2020

Coronavirus: Domestic abuse - ‘You're with each other 24/7'
The Domestic Abuse Helpline took more than 40,000 calls during the first three months of lockdown, we explore the reality of domestic abuse when confined to your home.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 29, 2020

How to ace a video interview
A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 29, 2020

Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic
A doctor in one of Pakistan's busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country's struggle with coronavirus.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 29, 2020

Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace'
In the past year, Anisa lost her mother, her job and her house and had hoped Hajj would help her find solace.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 28, 2020

Living through lockdown when the love of your life is in a care home
Margaret was "devastated" when lockdown rules meant she couldn't visit her husband of 63 years in his care home.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 28, 2020

Recordings show lockdown London quieter than 1928
Museum records London's "silent streets" of 2020 and reveals much noisier streets of 1928.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 27, 2020

Coronavirus: When home is both prison and sanctuary
Photographer Jo De Banzie records life during the coronavirus lockdown, using an antique camera.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 27, 2020

Coronavirus: 'We're still waiting at home for them to come back'
While Latinos represent 18% of the total US population, they account for 34% of cases.

BBC Talking Point
Jul 27, 2020

Coronavirus in Wuhan: The son who lost his father to Covid-19
Zhang Hai travelled to the city with his father for routine surgery just before it went into lockdown.

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