Coronavirus

Flu cases surge in the UK hospitals while China battles human metapneumovirus

Flu Season: New data from the NHS shows rapid rise in flu cases across the UK, whilst across the world, china continues its battle against human metapneumovirus virus.

Did COVID-19 solitude benefit well-being?

Study finds solitude during the pandemic has positive benefits on well-being, creating feelings of self-growth and competence.

Scientists say fully vaccinated people can transmit Delta variant

A UK study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, found that fully vaccinated people can still catch and transmit the Delta variant of COVID.

New “clickable” COVID vaccine patch in early stages of testing

The University of Texas is creating a COVID vaccine patch, which can protect against the virus - without the use of a needle.

Scientists say Pfizer third dose decreases COVID death risk by 81%

According to a real-world study involving over 700,000 people, a Pfizer third dose can decrease COVID death risk by as much as 81%.

Fluvoxamine can cut COVID-19 hospitalisations by 30%

Fluvoxamine, a cheap repurposed drug, can cut COVID-19 hospitalisations by up to 30%, according to a new study.

How businesses can cope with the effects of Long Covid in the workplace

Gill Nye, Executive Head of HR at Cantium Business Solutions, explores the effect long covid will have on the workplace, with a particular focus on occupational health provision.

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 booster jab?

Find out everything you need to know about the UK Government's COVID-19 vaccination programme as the NHS begins to rollout booster jabs.

Document leak finds “Plan B” could cost UK economy £18 billion

According to leaked documents, the UK Government is reluctant to use "Plan B" because COVID restrictions may cost the economy up to £18 billion.

Third of leukaemia patients show no COVID-19 antibody response

According to a new study, a third of leukaemia patients fail to generate an antibody response following two COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Economic inequality in the US: Building back better for whom?

Jeronim Capaldo and Richard Kozul-Wright, from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), examine economic inequality in the United States.

UK creates deal for 480,000 doses of Merck COVID pill

The Merck COVID pill, molnupiravir, cuts risk of death by 50% - now, the UK have secured 480,000 doses for late 2021.

Risk of pregnancy loss not associated with COVID-19 vaccines

According to a new study, there is no risk of pregnancy loss associated with COVID-19 vaccinations.

Scientists find vaccinated teens 90% less likely to catch COVID

The real-world study finds that fully vaccinated teenagers are 90% less likely to catch COVID, according to an analysis of over 90,000 people.

British Medical Association says UK “has taken its foot off the brake”

Dr Chaand Nagpaul, Chair of the British Medical Association (BMA), said the UK Government "has taken its foot off the brake" - as COVID hospitalisations and infections continue to rise.

COVID-19 cure fraud: How far can the law go in judging religious beliefs?

The prosecution of a bishop for selling a supposed COVID-19 cure raises questions about how far the can law go in judging religious beliefs. John Binns and Suzanne Gallagher of BCL Solicitors LLP investigate.

REACT study: UK infection rates rising in children under 17

UK infection rates are rising in children under the age of 17, while the epidemic in general is "neither growing nor shrinking".

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