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.

Shaping of post-COVID-19 EU: Only with organised civil society!

Christa Schweng, President, European Economic and Social Committee details the shaping of post-COVID-19 EU and argues that this is only possible with an organised civil society.

A modern approach to hand hygiene training

SureWash, a CPD certified hand hygiene training company has been helping healthcare facilities globally with the fight against COVID-19. Founder and CTO, Dr Gerard Lacey tells us about their technology and what comes next for the company.

Rapid and successful adaptation of a national teaching programme to COVID-19

Dr Andrew McIndoe MBE & Dr Ed Hammond MBE chart the rapid and successful adaptation of delivery of a national teaching programme to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Secure remote patient monitoring for improved health efficiency

Here, we discover that SymlConnect digitises the paper-processes, offering remote monitoring to improve efficiency in care monitoring and reducing the waiting list exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Removal of inflammatory ‘evil humors’ – the key to treating COVID-19 complications?

Phillip P. Chan, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO), discusses the use of CytoSorb, a broad-spectrum blood purification technology to treat cytokine storm and hyperinflammation in critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Dentistry during the pandemic: Is oral health still a priority?

Marco Landi, President of Council of European Dentists, considers dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic and the extent to which oral health is still a priority.

Independent FDA Committee says Pfizer vaccine is ready for the US

The independent experts of the FDA say the Pfizer vaccine is good to go, which means that the COVID vaccine should be formally approved in a matter of days.

FebriDx: Rapid patient triage test and COVID-19

Here, we discover that FebriDx® rapid point of care triage can help prevent the spread of infection and improve patient streaming.

How COVID-19 has renewed momentum to improve inpatient diabetes care

Olivia Burr, Inpatient Care Lead at Diabetes UK, explains how COVID-19 has renewed momentum to improve inpatient diabetes care.

Politics and COVID-19: A third chance for European solidarity

László Andor, Secretary General of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) and former Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (2010-2014), argues that we now have a third chance for European solidarity in this politics COVID-19 focus.

The future of food in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

Ruth Richardson, Executive Director, The Global Alliance for the Future of Food, shares her perspective on the future of food in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Improving access to healthcare innovation: An international perspective

Dr Eugene Durenard, CEO of Hyperbolic Holdings GmbH, discusses the importance of improving access to healthcare innovation on an international scale.

Suppressing the spread of COVID-19 in the Africa Region

Open Access Government was privileged to speak with Dr Mary Stephen again, Public Health Expert at the World Health Organization African Region, about suppressing the spread of COVID-19, remaining vigilant and effectively tackling any resurgence.

COVID-19 technologies need greater scrutiny before being rolled out

Dr Jeremy Aroles explores the implications of COVID-19 technologies, and proposes three ways to ensure that these powers can't be abused by the Government.

Community businesses can increase employment in the COVID-19 recovery

Vidhya Alakeson, Chief Executive at Power to Change, discusses the power of community when it comes to an economic COVID-19 recovery.

Historic COVID-19 vaccinations begin in the UK

Margaret Keenan, a 90 year old former jewellery shop assistant, becomes the first person to receive a COVID-19 vaccination in the UK.

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