COVID-19 Related News
Hope for UK to return to “normal” with new NHS Test and Trace strategy
In a bid to protect people’s health and continue to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, a new strategy for the NHS test...
European public services overspending on technology
New research has shown that European Public Service organisations are overspending on technology.
New research from Insight has shown that 94% of European public service...
Assessing impact of international travel restrictions on COVID-19 spread
The first study to assess the global impact of international travel restrictions on the COVID-19 pandemic has suggested that they may only be effective...
COVID-19 Oxford vaccine found safe and effective in Phase III trial
The first full results from the Phase III Oxford COVID-19 vaccine have found it to be safe and effective to protect against the virus.
The...
Smart phone camera adapted to detect presence of SARS-CoV-2
Researchers have developed an innovative way of detecting the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a nasal swab using a device attached to an ordinary smartphone.
Senior...
First ever patient to receive COVID-19 vaccination in the UK
Today marks a landmark moment for the United Kingdom as the first NHS patient has received the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
The biggest vaccination campaign in...
Alleviating radiology backlogs with Artificial Intelligence
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a chronic shortage of imaging equipment and skilled radiologists meant that hospitals had been plagued with a growing patient backlog...
Over half a million Brits participating in COVID-19 research
Over half a million British people have taken part in pioneering health research into COVID-19 over the last eight months.
The UK has been conducting...
COVID-19 vaccine added to damages scheme in case of severe disability
The UK has taken the precautionary measure of adding COVID-19 to its Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme so people will be able to access financial...
Increased risk of dying for rare autoimmune patients during COVID-19
A new study has shown that people living with rare autoimmune diseases are at heightened risk of dying during COVID-19, a finding that can...
Clinical trial investigates COVID-19 protection for health professionals
Healthcare professionals in the UK will be taking part in a clinical trial to test the efficacy of Carragelose nasal spray for COVID-19 protection.
To...
World first smart test revolutionises diagnosis of sleep disorders
An innovative new smart sensor has been designed that can help diagnose sleep disorders from the comfort of the bedroom.
The world’s first smart sleep...
“Staying safe from COVID-19 during winter”: the European Commission adopts new strategy
The European Commission has adopted a “staying safe from COVID-19 during winter” strategy for managing the pandemic over the coming winter months.
The health implications of climate change in the age of COVID-19
A new report has highlighted that no country is immune from the health impacts of climate change, and that the COVID-19 pandemic is an...
Families to be reunited with care home residents by Christmas
A million new COVID-19 tests are to be sent out to care providers over the next month, which will allow for families to be...
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine authorised by UK Government
The UK Government has authorised the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine which will be made available from next week.
The UK Government has granted a temporary authorisation...
Fighting the AMR paradoxes in the age of COVID-19
Mariano Votta, Director of the Active Citizenship Network/Cittadinanzattiva, and Neda Milevska-Kostova, Vice Chair of the International Alliance of Patients Organisations, discuss the threat of...
The technology of COVID-19: unprecedented shifts in healthcare
Since its emergence at the end of 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has had an unprecedented impact on people and economies the world over –...
Discover how to fight COVID-19 indoors with clean air
The risk of contracting COVID-19 indoors is much higher than outdoors.
A total of 31% of COVID-19 outbreaks in Spain have started in the form...
European Commission approves contract for potential COVID-19 vaccine
The European Commission has approved a contract with Moderna to secure access to a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
The contract will be the sixth one made...