COVID-19 Related News
Diagnostic technology is central to tackling pandemics
“Supporting more widespread use of rapid diagnostic technology should be a central aim of efforts to tackle the next hidden pandemic” according to LumiraDx and the...
How can UVC light help to keep your staff and visitors safe
UK-based manufacturers, BiocareUV, discuss their Far UVC solution created to tackle harmful pathogens, viruses, and bacteria in minutes.
As the world struggles with the aftermath...
The COVID-19 pandemic and vulnerable adults: “Powerless, voiceless and choiceless”
Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Carolyn Wilson-Nash following her study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable adults and family caregivers.
A new...
The NHS Autumn COVID booster is now available
People aged 65 and over will be able to book their autumn COVID booster through the national booking system, as of 13 September.
This means...
Researchers to conduct the largest genetic study of ME disease
The University of Edinburgh is inviting people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) disease to partake in the world’s largest genetic study.
The new study named DecodeME...
High risk of sensory loss in long COVID patients
New research reveals sensory loss, such as taste and smell, is significantly prevalent after 12 weeks of long COVID.
Anglia Ruskin University researchers have found...
Strengthening the public health response for disease prevention
Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Andrea Ammon, Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control about how the lessons from the COVID-19...
Severe COVID-19 symptoms lead to long-term immune damage
Patients who experienced severe COVID-19 symptoms are likely to suffer long-term effects on their immune system, according to research from Linköping University.
A study conducted...
Broadening research on long COVID syndrome
Understanding long COVID syndrome is vital for ensuring those affected can receive the best possible care. Aranka Ballering, first author of a study that...
Genetic sequencing can predict the severity of COVID-19 Variants
Researchers at Drexel University have created a new computer model that could help health services prepare for new variants of COVID-19 using genetic sequencing.
By...
LumiraDx’s COVID-19 antigen test is the only test exceeding WHO’s desirable sensitivity target
In a Cochrane meta-analysis of 152 studies investigating over 100,000 nose and throat samples and 20 brands of COVID-19 tests, only the LumiraDx assay...
Regular exercise linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection
Regular exercise reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and death.
In a new research project published in the British Journal of...
COVID vaccines are safe for patients with heart failure
COVID vaccines are associated with a decreased risk of death in patients with heart failure, according to research.
In new research presented at ESC Congress...
Europe’s pandemic preparedness plans: rapid and accurate diagnostics play a crucial part
Molecular diagnostics company, Cepheid emphasises pandemic preparedness planning for mitigating the risk of emerging infectious diseases.
We live in a time of increased risk of...
NHS to roll out the next generation bivalent COVID vaccine ahead of winter
The NHS will be the first healthcare system to use the next generation bivalent COVID vaccine in the autumn booster rollout.
In an exciting new...
NHS plans measures to tackle the winter season
The NHS outlines extensive measures to combat pressures from COVID and flu in the winter season.
The NHS has announced that health chiefs will outline...
Researchers design a mathematical model to understand COVID-19 outbreaks
A new study employed a mathematical model to address COVID-19 outbreaks and variants of concern.
A study published in eLife finds that it is a necessity that...
Mental health and headaches in children worsened during the pandemic
A new study has found that mental health and headaches in children progressively worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers from the Children’s National Hospital have...
Long COVID symptoms experienced by one in eight COVID-19 patients
Evidence published in The Lancet suggests that one in eight adults (12.7%) infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience long COVID symptoms.
The study, which was performed in...
COVID-19 restrictions not linked to distress levels in England
A new study has found that English people continued to experience psychological distress beyond COVID-19 restrictions.
Researchers from the University College London (UCL) and King’s...
