President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to announce new restrictions in attempt to slow the surge
Over-by-over report: Australia dismiss Rahane and are in the hunt for quick wickets at the MCG. Join Geoff Lemon for updates
The 20-time grand slam champion “has made strong progress” after two knee operations but not yet ready for competitive tennis
Many medics ‘frustrated’ about low priority given to frontline staff at high risk of infection
Overcrowding, which makes it harder to self-isolate, may have increased death rate in poorer areas
NHS England warns entire health service will have to remain on highest alert at least until end of March
Andy Murray has been awarded a wildcard for February’s Australian Open
Australia’s Meg Lanning has been named captain of the women’s ICC ODI team of the decade, while Virat Kohli leads the male Test XI
The stand-in captain filled Virat Kohli’s shoes impeccably, lifting the tourists to an 82-run first-innings lead on day two at the MCG
Dexamethasone demonstrates power of large-scale, randomised trials in finding effective medicines