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Latest news and updates on the global coronavirus pandemic. Keep up-to-date on numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths, analysis of the government's response, how the NHS is coping and other stories from the UK and around the world.
| Confirmed | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 261,184 | 36,914 |
| Global | 5,448,587 | 347,655 |
How does the virus dampen our taste and smell?
- Britons must self-isolate entirely at home if they or a member of their household develops muted senses.
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How does the virus dampen our taste and smell?
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