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Is the Lambda variant more infectious than Delta?
The Lambda variant, originating in Peru, has been found in 32 countries - but for the moment, it remains classified as a less threatening Variant of Interest.
SAGE report: More infections will increase ethnic minority COVID deaths
SAGE say the UK Governments' plans to lift all social distancing measures on 19 July are too much - they believe a rise in infections will increase ethnic minority COVID deaths.
Commission allocates €25m in humanitarian funding to fight hunger in Afghanistan
The Commission is allocating €25 million in humanitarian funding from its Solidarity Emergency Aid Reserve to fight hunger in Afghanistan.
UK study says saRNA COVID vaccines work in 87% of people
While mRNA is now well-connected to Pfizer or Moderna, saRNA is a more obscure, early-stage vaccine technology - now, scientists in the UK have data suggesting that saRNA COVID vaccines could work well for most people.
UK study says safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses
A study released yesterday (28 June) found that it would be safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses, which could speed up UK vaccine roll-out if adopted.
Government invests £2.45 million to improve childbirth care
Maternity safety minister Nadine Dorries has announced £2.45 million in funding for the NHS to improve the safety of women and babies during childbirth.
Europe invests in people and innovation
Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, illustrates how education, research and innovation are essential for transformations that can lead us to a sustainable economy.
Researchers link “neighbourhood disadvantage” to higher COVID infections
A study on New York City neighbourhoods found that "neighbourhood disadvantage", a mix of inequality measurements, is connected to a higher rate of COVID-19 cases.
UK to give third COVID dose for over-50s before winter
The UK Government will begin rollout of a third COVID dose for over-50s and vulnerable individuals, with the NHS given the go-ahead to create their pre-winter vaccination plan.
How local councils can ensure modern data protection best practices
Dan Middleton, VP, UK&I, shares his top tips on how local councils can ensure best practices when it comes to modern data protection.
Study reveals 94% of cancer patients react well to COVID vaccine
According to the US and Swiss study, 94% of cancer patients took the COVID vaccine in full and produced antibodies - while seven high-risk patients failed to produce an immune response.
How retailers can boost growth post-lockdown through data
Vihan Sharma, Managing Director Europe, LiveRamp, explores why the lockdown pushed Britain’s high street to a tipping point and why we’ll be better for it.
Keeping your business safe from the dangers of hacking when remote working
Mark Brown, Founder of Psybersafe, explores the dangers of hacking when working from home and offers some advice on how to keep your business safe.
What do ceding provider delays mean for pension planners?
Andrew Megson, Executive Chairman of My Pension Expert , explains what ceding provider delays mean for pension planners and how they can protect their money by understanding their customer rights.
Science should be for everyone
Open Access Government take a look at the British Science Association’s work to foster inclusivity in science, creating community cohesion and engagement.
Utilising digital technology to enable whole-system integration in healthcare
Here, Lisa Riley, Vice President of Strategic Product and Partnership Development for the VitalHub group of companies in the UK, assesses how integrated digital healthcare is helping to transform the NHS.
How a focus on prevention can improve the nation’s health in the wake of...
Anna Nightingale, VP Head R&D, EMEA at GSK Consumer Healthcare, argues that we need to start focussing on prevention - empowering citizens to take ownership of their health by being health literate if the UK is to overcome the bleak state of the nation’s health
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Improving resident wellbeing in assisted living with IoT
In this Q&A interview, Emma Mahy, chief executive of IoT Solutions Group, discusses how IoT has the potential to improve resident wellbeing and revolutionise the social care sector.
Supporting a more sustainable future for business IT
Carmen Ene, CEO of 3stepIT, explores how businesses can reduce e-waste to create a more sustainable future in the IT sector.
Using protective therapies to reduce risks in acute care
As your specialist in Acute Care, Draeger Medical UK Ltd is focused on providing protective therapy solutions in the operating room, intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care unit. The aim has always been to improve clinical outcomes and reduce risks in acute care; which has never been truer than in the time of a global pandemic.
