covid-19 tag- Page 16 of 29 - The Hippocratic Post

August 12, 2020

Covid-19: herd immunity in Sweden fails to materialise

Sweden’s policy of allowing the controlled spread of Covid-19 viral infection among the population has so far failed to deliver the country’s previously stated goal of herd immunity. Commenting on recent antibody testing clinical and...

August 7, 2020

Large proportion of NHS workers may have already had Covid-19

A large proportion of UK healthcare workers may already have been infected with Covid-19, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia...

August 6, 2020

BGS responds to reports of a withdrawal of funding for COVID-19 rehabilitation

The British Geriatrics Society was alarmed to learn that there has been a U turn in Government policy regarding the provision of rehabilitation services for...

August 6, 2020

Covid-19: Not all patients develop protective antibodies

A laboratory test that has now been developed by a study group from MedUni Vienna is able to determine whether COVID-19 patients develop protective antibodies...

August 6, 2020

Children’s eczema rates rise due to frequent handwashing

Over half of British children are suffering with skin problems due to frequent handwashing and eczema rates are on the rise. With the increased need...

August 1, 2020

Self-isolation with covid-19 – what are the rules?

Despite lockdown loosening, self-isolation is still an important part of the covid-19 crisis for many people. As the situation and the rules change, it can...

July 31, 2020

Dogs: How to introduce face masks

Facial coverings during lockdown could make our dogs feel confused and concerned as they can’t read human facial expressions or cues. Dogs are really good...

July 31, 2020

WHO frontline fight with Covid-19 in Ethiopia

Using experiences from the Polio Programme in the response to COVID-19 Pandemic in Ethiopia: The story of a dedicated frontline Laboratory Professional. Many frontline workers...

July 31, 2020

Exercise – Staying covid-safe at the gym

Gyms are beginning to reopen after the covid-19 lockdown, which is great news for our physical and mental health. Many people have been regularly exercising...

July 30, 2020

Face masks and the law

It is now mandatory to wear face coverings in shops in England to reduce the transmission of Covid-19. As the wearing of face masks becomes...