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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...
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...
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...
NHS needs more resources to vaccinate public effectively warns BMA
The BMA has warned the NHS will need more resources if it is to vaccinate the public effectively after a new survey has revealed...
Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine roll out begins
The first person in the UK has now received the Oxford University and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, which has begun its NHS roll out today.
The...
Preventing airborne transmission of COVID-19
Researchers have said that more attention needs to be given to indoor air in facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes in order to...
European Commission concludes Novavax talks for COVID-19 vaccine
The European Commission has concluded its talks with pharmaceutical company Novavax regarding the purchase of its potential COVID-19 vaccine.
The European Commission and Novavax envisaged...
Is atmospheric pollution contributing to the spread of COVID-19?
A new study has suggested the hypothesis of a correlation among the short-term exposure to atmospheric pollutants and COVID-19 incidence, mortality, and lethality rates
There...
Clinical trials for another COVID-19 vaccine begin in UK
Early Phase I and Phase II clinical trials have started in the UK for the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine, which is to be tested on...
Christmas COVID-19 rules will overwhelm healthcare services
The British Medical Journal (BMJ) and the Health Service Journal (HSJ) have stated that the new COVID-19 Christmas rules will overwhelm the NHS.
In order...
LED light shown to kill COVID-19 in a global first study
A first of its kind study has found that UV-LED light emitting diodes are effective at killing the coronaviruses.
A team of researchers have proved...
Can vaccines truly bring COVID-19 under control?
In order to truly bring COVID-19 under control, vaccines must prevent infection, disease progression, and transmission, say experts.
In a new editorial published in the...
New variant of COVID-19 being investigated by PHE
A new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been discovered in the South East of England which Public Health England (PHE) is...
COVID-19 pandemic risks global health infrastructure
A new report has found that the COVID-19 pandemic is putting health infrastructure around the world at risk.
The report, released by the non-profit Global...
Supporting schools to re-open and prepare for COVID-19 resurgences
The World Health Organization (WHO) has created a new checklist that will help schools to re-open and prepare for possible COVID-19 resurgences.
The checklist contains...
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...