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Timing of COVID-19 antibody test is critical say experts
According to a new study, in order to detect a COVID-19 infection in a patient an antibody test must be carried out at the...
Study shows 99.9% of coronaviruses killed by far-UVC light
A new study has shown that 99.9% of coronaviruses can be killed when exposed to far-UVC light.
The study, carried out by researchers at Columbia...
New recommendations for releasing COVID-19 patients from isolation
The World Health Organization has released new recommendations for releasing COVID-19 patients from isolation.
Care must be taken when releasing COVID-19 patients from isolation in...
Study reveals face masks are vital in controlling COVID-19 spread
A new study has revealed that the use of face masks is vital for controlling COVID-19 spread.
Whether face masks are useful in controlling the...
Chronic pain patients can be supported with online consultations
A new review has recommended that chronic pain patients can be supported through online consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers from the University of Bath's...
UK scientists suggest two-step strategy to lift COVID-19 lockdowns
Scientists have predicted the best strategy for lifting the COVID-19 lockdowns across Europe.
Currently, many countries across the continent are lifting and relaxing COVID-19 lockdowns,...
Could these senolytic drugs halt the spread of COVID-19?
Professor Michael Lisanti of Salford University highlights the potential application of senolytic drugs in combating COVID-19.
Professor Michael P Lisanti, Chair in Translational Medicine at...
UK companies to supply drugs for major UK COVID-19 drugs trial
Four drugs have been announced as the first to be involved with a major COVID-19 drugs trial that will be testing their efficacy for...
Infection control guidance for dental clinics, GP practices, and pharmacies
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published infection control guidance for healthcare providers in Europe.
If healthcare services across Europe are...
Care providers could face £6bn extra in COVID-19 infection control costs
New research has highlighted that COVID-19 infection control costs could see care providers in the UK facing a bill of an extra £6bn.
Providing Personal...
BAME women account for majority of UK COVID-19 pregnancy admissions
The UK Government recently released findings that showed how Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups (BAME) people are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Now, a...
Developing new approaches to COVID-19 infection control and patient care
Physicians have put forward an approach to create dedicated COVID-19 patient units, infection control protocols, and care teams to help control the spread of...
Controlling spread of COVID-19 infection indoors needs to be a priority
Experts have said that controlling the spread of the COVID-19 infection indoors should be ‘the next front of the battle against the virus’.
Experts from...
Evidence on optimal use of PPE and physical distancing to stop COVID-19
A new, comprehensive review has provided evidence for the first time on the optimal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and physical distancing to...
‘Deep concern’ over care home Infection Control fund
The director of ADASS has warned of the ‘deep concern’ raised by confusion over the £600m Infection Control fund recently announced by the UK...
Breakthrough ultraviolet light development could help kill COVID-19 virus
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a commonly used method for killing bacteria, but could it help with disinfecting areas contaminated with COVID-19? A breakthrough discovery...
Urgent infection control reform needed in hospitals worldwide
Infection control reform in hospitals and care homes across the globe is needed urgently, say experts.
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new challenges for healthcare...
Government issues COVID-19 workplace infection control guidance
Following the launch of the Government’s test and trace service, it has issued COVID-19 infection control guidance for the workplace.
From today people in England...
Experts provide insights on COVID-19 antibody tests
In this article Professor Georgina Ellison-Hughes, Dr Rocio Martinez-Nunez, and Dr Rui Ribeiro Galao, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King’s College London, provide...
New technology can detect virus antibodies in just 20 minutes
New technology has allowed researchers to detect anti-avian influenza virus antibodies in blood serum in 20 minutes.
Using a portable analyser, the researchers have developed...