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On May 17, 2021
Covid-19: YouTube launches vaccination ad campaign https://t.co/baRZkwCDSw
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Covid-19: YouTube launches vaccination ad campaign

Covid-19: YouTube launches vaccination ad campaign

The video-sharing site will pay for ads on buses, billboards and its own site to promote vaccination.

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On May 13, 2021
Covid-19: Indian variant Covid cases found in Nuneaton https://t.co/ALmgDlbaYJ
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Covid-19: Indian variant Covid cases found in Nuneaton

Covid-19: Indian variant Covid cases found in Nuneaton

A "small number of cases" are discovered in the Abbey Ward area, public health bosses say.

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On May 13, 2021
Covid-19: More Indian variant cases found in NI https://t.co/OVzXFDugvs
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Covid-19: More Indian variant cases found in NI

Covid-19: More Indian variant cases found in NI

BBC News NI understands that there are now at least 12 cases confirmed in Northern Ireland.

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On May 17, 2021
Covid-19: Thousands set to jet overseas on holiday as rules ease https://t.co/GVNJF6nMa6
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Covid-19: Thousands head overseas on holiday as rules ease

Covid-19: Thousands head overseas on holiday as rules ease

Holidaymakers from England, Scotland and Wales are now able to jet off for some early summer sun.

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On May 18, 2021
Covid 19: Small number of Indian variant cases in Huddersfield https://t.co/IxYHZCx2CA
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Covid 19: Small number of Indian variant cases in Huddersfield

Covid 19: Small number of Indian variant cases in Huddersfield

Kirklees Council says cases have been confirmed in one household including pupils at a local school.

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On May 15, 2021
Covid-19: NI Executive urged to rethink new travel rules https://t.co/CCo0QiCH2C
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Covid-19: NI Executive urged to rethink new travel rules

Covid-19: NI Executive urged to rethink new travel rules

Two tourism bodies are concerned about rules on visitors arriving from the Common Travel Area.

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On May 14, 2021
Covid:19: Nisra to end weekly Covid deaths bulletin https://t.co/IwUf0ZHc0A
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Covid:19: NI sees lowest weekly deaths since October

Covid:19: NI sees lowest weekly deaths since October

Statistics agency records three deaths linked to the virus in the week ending May 7.

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On May 12, 2021
Covid-19: Rare condition leaves Gravesend boy fighting for life https://t.co/Mm2fMJZ5Yx
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Covid-19: Rare condition leaves Gravesend boy fighting for life

Covid-19: Rare condition leaves Gravesend boy fighting for life

Marley Hanley, five, is still recovering from a rare condition which was triggered by Covid-19.