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Ozone disinfection technology for indoor spaces
The STERISAFE PRO delivers safe, consistent, reliable whole-room disinfection.
Repeatability of results is one of the current challenges in disinfection, especially in healthcare facilities. While...
A novel treatment for cytokine storm
Tetra Bio-Pharma’s drug ARDS-003 has been cleared by the FDA for human trials to target sepsis and ARDS.
IT has been months in the making,...
COVAX to deliver two billion COVID-19 vaccine doses by end of 2021
COVAX has announced the aligning of an advanced purchase agreement for up to 40 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, meaning it is now...
Variability in T cells response to COVID-19 could offer clues to immunity
New research has uncovered clues to COVID-19 immunity by looking at how T cells respond to the virus.
A team of researchers from La Jolla...
Research suggests lateral flow tests could allow for lockdown relaxation
Lateral flow devices can detect the most infectious cases of COVID-19, meaning they could help with a safe relaxation of lockdown, say experts.
New research...
Raising the standard: the next step in infection prevention and control
Zoono antimicrobial technology is bridging the gap between routine cleaning cycles by modifying skin and surfaces against bacteria and viruses.
It is well documented that...
UK rolls out asymptomatic testing to stop spread of COVID-19
The UK will begin to roll out rapid and regular testing across the country for people without any symptoms of COVID-19 this week.
The UK’s...
UK vaccinates four million people against COVID-19
More than four million people have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, with more than half of those over 80 receiving a...
COVID-19 lockdowns reveal loneliness crisis for young people
The national COVID-19 lockdowns across Europe are having an alarming effect on young people under 30, according to new research, with many experiencing the...
Artificial Intelligence to transform treatment of COVID-19 patients
The use of the latest Artificial Intelligence will benefit patients in the UK with faster treatment, better outcomes, and shorter hospital stays.
Over 40,000 CT...
Spread of new COVID-19 variant across UK revealed
New data has revealed the speed and scale at which the new COVID-19 variant is spreading across the UK.
Scientists at the Alderley Edge Lighthouse...
WHO emergency committee advises on new COVID-19 variants
The WHO Emergency Committee on COVID-19 met to review and advise on the new variants of COVID-19.
The committee met at the request of WHO...
£269m funding boost to support UK social care
Social care in the UK is set to receive a funding boost of £269m to help support staff and testing as a new variant...
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...
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...
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...
Global Ebola vaccine stockpile now established
A global stockpile of Ebola vaccines has now been established by four of the leading health and humanitarian organisations.
Led by the International Coordinating Group...
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...