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Modelling shows high COVID-19 spread with rapid air exchange
New modelling has suggested that rapid air exchanges can spread COVID-19 in high concentrations from one room to another.
A team of researchers at the...
All-in-one test provides solution for detection and surveillance of COVID-19
Researchers have developed a new all-in-one COVID-19 test which provides a solution for detection and surveillance of viruses that could help mitigate COVID-19 infection...
UK to roll out innovative at home COVID-19 treatments
The UK Government is to roll out innovative COVID-19 treatments for patients to use at home in order to mitigate the spread of the...
Could robotics reduce infection spread in hospitals?
A team of researchers has presented a new concept for using robotics in infectious hospitals that could help to mitigate the spread of infections...
COVID-19, infection control, and cholera
Dr Osama B Hassan tells HEQ about the impact of COVID-19 on efforts to combat ongoing threat of cholera.
While the focus of healthcare research...
Research shows long-COVID is linked to alteration in immune system
New research has demonstrated a link between the development of long-COVID in patients and an alteration in their immune system.
The team of scientists at...
UVC disinfection in indoor spaces
Drs Andrew Buchan and Liang Yang speak to HEQ about the potential of far-UVC for disinfecting indoor airflow.
The risk of contracting COVID-19 has been...
Bigger risk of contracting COVID-19 indoors with high carbon dioxide levels
New research has highlighted the importance of tracking carbon dioxide levels indoors for monitoring the risk of contracting COVID-19.
New research from the Cooperative Institute...
Managing early-stage COVID-19 with repurposed drugs
A large-scale human genetic study has been used to identify drug targets that could help manage COVID-19 progression in the early stages of the...
€123m European Commission funding to combat COVID-19 variants
To help tackle the threat of COVID-19 variants, the European Commission has provided €123m in funding for urgent research.
The funding aims to help prevent...
Hygiene, sanitisation, and social responsibility
Zidac Laboratories delivers advanced, high-quality antibacterial and sanitising products to aid in the fight against COVID-19.
UK-based manufacturer Zidac Laboratories, which delivers advanced, high-quality personal...
Evaluation shows no cases of clotting from COVID-19 vaccines in Wales
New research has shown that there have been no cases of COVID vaccine-related blood clots in Wales.
The rapid evaluation of the Welsh healthcare data,...
Exploring the vulnerability of coronavirus to sunlight
A team of researchers has examined the vulnerability of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, to sunlight.
Researchers from UC Santa Barbara, Oregon State University,...
New test can detect COVID-19 even after mutation
A new COVID-19 diagnostic test has been developed that can detect the virus even after it has mutated.
A team of scientists led by Nanyang...
New system detects and tracks COVID-19 transmission in hospitals
A new proof-of-concept system is harnessing new techniques to detect and track COVID-19 transmission in hospitals.
A team of scientists from the University of Manchester...
Those with prior COVID-19 infection have boosted immune response
A new study has shown that people who have previously contracted COVID-19 have significantly higher T cell and antibody responses following a single dose...
Further developing infection prevention awareness
Infection prevention specialist firm GAMA aims to encourage awareness by integrating the public need for infection prevention.
In the face of the rollercoaster that was...
Researchers identify new targets for COVID-19 antibodies
New targets for COVID-19 antibodies have been identified, demonstrating new opportunities to fight the virus.
Each person infected with COVID-19 has the potential to create...
Rapid, effective disinfection in the workplace
PuriFog offers a safe, innovative solution to protect staff, clients and visitors in business spaces.
As businesses around the world slowly begin to reopen under...
Could ultrasound frequencies kill coronavirus?
New simulations have shown that ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies have the potential to kill coronavirus by causing the virus’s shell and spikes...