CSIRO on SARS-COV-2 ‘survivability’
CSIRO scientists publish new research on SARS-COV-2 virus ‘survivability’: COVID-19 causing virus lasts for 10 days longer than Influenza on some surfaces. Lower temps, glass,...
COVID-19
The COVID-19 category provides evidence-informed insight into the ongoing pandemic and its impacts on health, society and healthcare systems. It covers research updates, long-term effects, vaccines and policy discussions, helping readers understand developments and implications as the landscape continues to evolve.
Severe COVID-19 infection linked to overactive immune cells
Severe COVID-19 infection linked to overactive immune cells: Samples from the lungs of patients show a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind...
New exhibition by Desmond Morris
A new exhibition at Beaux Arts gallery, in London presents works created during covid-19 lockdown by 92-year old Scientist and Zoologist Desmond Morris, author of...
Bacteria-fighting cells may boost infection risk from respiratory viruses
Having more bacteria-fighting immune cells in the nose and throat may explain why some people are more likely to be infected by respiratory viruses. In...
Healing Arts Auction
Healing Arts Auction: Christie’s, WHO Foundation and UN75 announce Global Art Initiative to support COVID-19 Response Magnetism (Installation) by Ahmed Mater will be the first...
NHS heading for cataracts crisis
The UK is facing a cataracts catastrophe as the Covid-19 lockdown heaps pressure on already overstretched surgeons able to perform the eye operations. A leading...
Feeling fraught? 5 tips to master your anxiety
Fight or Flight Got You Feeling Fraught? Here are 5 tips to master your anxiety ahead of World Mental Health Day, which takes place on...
University of Bradford Covid-19 vaccine trial
'World first' as mass Covid-19 vaccine trial begins in Bradford. Professor leading study makes urgent plea for more BAME volunteers: The University of Bradford is...
COVID-19 disrupting mental health services
COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey finds. World Mental Health Day on 10 October to highlight urgent need to increase investment in...
COVID-19: deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
High risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients with COVID-19: In a systematic review of the worldwide published data on "Venous thromboembolism (VTE)...
