500,000 lives saved by COVID vaccinations in Europe
Data has revealed that around half a million lives among older adults have been saved in Europe due to the implementation of COVID vaccinations.
A...
Wearing face masks reduces COVID-19 transmission in schools
New research suggests that the spread of COVID-19 can be curbed in schools and preschools through adults wearing face masks.
The study, performed in Germany,...
COVID immunity inspires the next generation of vaccines
University College London (UCL) research suggests that COVID immunity could help develop the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines by inducing an immune response against...
First Covid rapid test roll-out saw a 32% reduction in hospitalisations
The latest analysis from Liverpool City Region’s Covid rapid test programme has revealed useful insights that will help policymakers, public health teams and the...
Over 50% of UK adults receive Covid booster vaccine
New statistics have revealed that over half of the adult population in the UK has now had their Covid booster vaccine.
The UK Covid booster...
Study shows positive data on rare heart condition after COVID-19 vaccination
A study published by The BMJ provides more reassuring data on the risk of heart inflammation (myocarditis or myopericarditis) after a COVID-19 vaccination.
It confirms...
Essential infection control tips to stay safe this winter
As many of us are spending more time with family and friends, Cameron Medeiros of Nova Biologicals outlines vital infection control measures that can...
Covid infection rate affected by water access
Xue Zhang of Cornell University outlines how a lack of access to water results in a higher Covid infection rate and deaths.
Handwashing is one...
Needle-free new Covid vaccine enters clinical trial
The University of Cambridge has developed a new covid vaccine that is administered by a needle-free ‘injection’ – a blast of air that delivers...
Eliminating drain-based biofilms in the healthcare sector
Infection prevention specialists, GAMA Healthcare, discuss the burden of drain-based biofilms and how these can be tackled in healthcare.
Are we throwing our best antibiotics...
Prior infection and vaccines protect against Omicron Covid variant
One of the earliest studies to date of the Omicron Covid variant has revealed that previous COVID-19 infection and vaccinations offer some protection against...
England introducing new COVID guidelines to fight Omicron spread
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed new COVID guidelines in England as Omicron spreads quickly across the UK.
New COVID guidelines will include the return...
Body fat stores may help to combat bacterial infections
A novel study has suggested that a person’s body fat stores play a crucial role in fighting bacterial infections.
Research carried out by scientists at...
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine neutralise the Omicron variant
Preliminary laboratory studies demonstrate that three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralise the Omicron variant whilst two doses showed significantly reduced neutralised titers.
Pfizer...
Disease outbreaks accurately forecasted by early warning signs
New research emerging from the UK has signified that future disease outbreaks can potentially be predicted by analysing early warning signs.
A study led by...
Groundbreaking chewing gum potentially mitigates Covid transmission
A new study has revealed that an innovative chewing gum may be effective at reducing Covid transmission, providing a new weapon for curbing the...
US researchers collaborate to combat deadly Clostridium difficile superbug
A team of US biologists have conducted a novel study to attain unprecedented insights into Clostridium difficile, an incredibly virulent superbug that’s claims thousands...
New tool helps people decide how to protect themselves and others from coronavirus
A new interactive graphic developed by UK researchers and published by The BMJ will help people to decide how to protect themselves and others...
Allergies linked to low COVID-19 infection risk
A new study published in the respiratory journal Thorax, found that individuals with allergies such as hay fever, rhinitis, and atopic eczema, may have...
First new covid variant cases found in UK
Following overnight genome sequencing, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed three cases of the new covid variant, Omicron (B.1.1.529), in the UK...
