COVID-19 Related News
Data reveals impact of COVID-19 on menopausal women
New data has revealed the impact that COVID-19 has had on menopausal women – with almost half experiencing an increase in worse mental health.
The...
COVID-19 pandemic marks a new era for global health policy
Leaders at the G20 summit committed to a series of actions aiming to accelerate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, and...
Mathematical model predicts COVID-19 will become a seasonal flu
A new research project using mathematical models has indicated that COVID-19 may become merely a seasonal flu, inflicting mild symptoms.
The investigation, led by scientists...
Possible dog-to-human transmission of new coronavirus
Researchers have uncovered a new coronavirus that has jumped from a dog to a human.
Discovered in a child with pneumonia in Malaysia in 2018,...
Pandemic sees increase in missed or delayed Type 2 diabetes diagnoses
A Type 2 diabetes diagnosis was missed or delayed for around 60,000 UK people in 2020, researchers investigating COVID-19's impact on the NHS have...
UK to launch Global Pandemic Radar to identify COVID-19 variants
The UK will be launching its new Global Pandemic Radar in a bid to identify and track new COVID-19 variants and emerging diseases.
The pathogen...
Confirmation of strong link between hormones and COVID-19
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) has provided a new, expert statement confirming the strong link between hormones and COVID-19.
In a new statement, ESE...
Employees influenced by workplace COVID-19 infection control practices
Employees are likely to continue following workplace COVID-19 infection control practices outside of work, new research has found.
A study carried out by Washington State...
World’s first COVID-19 vaccine booster clinical trial begins
The world’s first clinical trial looking at seven different COVID-19 booster vaccines has begun in the UK, with initial results expected in September.
As part...
Nanofibre filter captures 99.9% of coronavirus aerosol
A new study has shown that nanofibre filters capture nearly 100% of coronavirus aerosols – a finding that could help mitigate airborne spread of...
Improving COVID-19 patient outcomes with monoclonal antibodies
A study in the US has concluded that a COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies treatment significantly mitigates the risk of hospitalisation and death from the disease.
The...
Nova Biologicals explores travel risks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nova Biologicals explores the risks of travelling abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the best methods of travel, and the potential of not being...
Oxford and Oracle to enable rapid COVID-19 variant identification
A new partnership between Oxford University and Oracle will see the speed identification of COVID-19 variants and will help further understanding of infectious diseases.
To...
New technology eliminates tumours and could deliver COVID-19 therapies
A newly developed technology that helps to eliminate tumours could also reduce the side effects of cancer therapy and better deliver COVID-19 therapies to...
Recurring upper body blood clots caused by COVID-19
A novel study has identified the propensity for COVID-19 to generate the recurrence of blood clots in the upper body of patients for the...
Exploring vaccine storage and delivery
HEQ speaks with Thomas Sorensen, Senior Manager at UNICEF, about the cold chain and the challenges facing vaccine refrigeration.
Global charity UNICEF has been delivering...
Cleaning and hygiene: the importance of disinfection and decontamination
British Cleaning Council Chairman Paul Thrupp tells Health Europa Quarterly about priorities and challenges in the cleaning and hygiene sector.
Cleaning and disinfection are essential...
UK implements new measures to control Indian COVID-19 variant
The UK Government is implementing new measures to control the spread of the Indian COVID-19 variant – known as B1.617.2 – which is beginning...
Working towards a new framework for rare diseases
Health Europa Quarterly speaks with EURORDIS Public Health Policy Director Anna Kole about the current landscape of rare diseases in Europe.
The European Organisation for...
Clinical wound care and infection control
American Professional Wound Care Association Director Dr Richard Schlanger tells HEQ about the challenges facing the treatment and care of wounds.
US-based non-profit the American...