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Boost for UK social care needed to support exhausted workforce
An immediate financial boost is needed for social care to support its exhausted workforce and ensure that vital services do not collapse, says ADASS.
The...
People with some COVID-19 immunity may still transmit virus
A new study has found that a past coronavirus infection provides some immunity for at least five months, but the virus still may be...
Improving infection control with innovation in sheet technology
Hospital linens are a key vector in infection control: ASAP, Norway’s next-generation sheet technology, can protect both patients and staff
Vitality at Work: Promoting better health in the workplace
The Vitality Programme helps employees better understand their health and lifestyle habits and provides the necessary tools to develop healthier habits, leading to better...
Advancing global COVID-19 research with the WHO
Scientists across the globe have come together to intensify research into COVID-19.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is moving to expand its scientific collaboration and...
Drop in number of people seeking mental health support during lockdown
New research has shown a drop of more than third in the number of people seeking help for mental illness or self-harm during the...
Carrying out safe dentistry during COVID-19
New research is being used to shape how dentistry can be safely carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The novel coronavirus is easily spread in...
Study shows different immune response in cancer patients to COVID-19
Cancer patients have shown different responses to the COVID-19 virus depending on the type of cancer they have.
In a study, carried out by Cancer...
UK to roll out asymptomatic testing this week
As the UK deals with the third wave of COVID-19 and the emergence of a new strain of the novel virus, the government will...
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine receives approval in UK
The British Government has now authorised the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for use.
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has become the third in Britain to gain authorisation...
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shows protection against new COVID-19 strains
Results from a new study have shown that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine shows protection against two new mutant strains of coronavirus.
In an in vitro study...
COVID-19 immunity could last eight months, says research
New research has suggested that immunity to COVID-19 could last for up to eight months following infection.
The findings, which were based on blood samples...
Lifesaving COVID-19 treatments for NHS patients
Patients in intensive care units across the UK will be receiving potentially lifesaving treatments for COVID-19.
The government-funded REMAP-CAP clinical trial has shown that the...
World first COVID-19 smart vaccine patch
In a world first development, researchers are creating a COVID-19 smart vaccine patch that will deliver the vaccine as well as measure its efficacy.
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Second COVID-19 vaccine authorised by the European Commission
The European Commission has granted conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine – the second one to be authorised in the EU.
The...
Natural compounds could disrupt future virus pandemics
A team of researchers have explored the genomic and life history traits of three classes of viruses that have contributed to historical global pandemics...
Study explores umbilical cord-derived stem cell COVID-19 treatment
A groundbreaking, randomised controlled trial has shown that umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell infusions safely reduce risk of death and aid quicker recovery in...
WHO lists Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
As more countries across the globe begin rolling out their mass COVID-19 vaccination programmes, the World Health Organization (WHO) has now listed the Pfizer/BioNTech...
Is the R number the best way to predict the spread of COVID-19?
Researchers have suggested that the R number may not be the best method of predicting the spread of COVID-19 due to national lockdowns.
The traditional...
XPhyto Therapeutics celebrates a PCR testing breakthrough
XPhyto Therapeutics has announced its ability to significantly speed up testing for COVID-19 using widely available PCR equipment.
As vaccines begin to roll out in...