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27/10/2020 - Air pollution link to some COVID-19 deaths
About 15% of COVID-19 deaths globally could be attributed to long-term exposure to air pollution, a new study claims today. More

23/10/2020 - India trial finds limited effectiveness from convalescent plasma
Using convalescent plasma to treat moderately ill COVID-19 patients did not reduce severity of the illness or risk of death, according to the findings of a small clinical trial published today. More

22/10/2020 - COVID-19 vaccine trials do not assess severe disease
Mass vaccination could be introduced against COVID-19 without any evidence indicating it could save lives, an expert warns today. More

20/10/2020 - Hospitalised COVID-19 patients suffer symptoms for months
Many hospitalised COVID-19 patients were still experiencing symptoms of breathlessness, fatigue, anxiety and depression up to three months after contracting the virus, according to a new study. More

19/10/2020 - Drugs disappointment triggers call for COVID-19 investment
The world will need to pump billions more into COVID-19 studies after a series of disappointing drug trials, experts have said. More

19/10/2020 - Blood groups linked to COVID-19 risk
Two new studies have explored how blood groups are associated with risk of infection and severity of disease from SARS-CoV-2 infection. More

16/10/2020 - Vaccine may help over 60s - but response weaker
A COVID-19 vaccine under development in China can induce antibody responses in elderly patients, researchers have reported. More

14/10/2020 - COVID-19 triggers permanent hearing loss
A case of permanent hearing loss linked to COVID-19 infection has been confirmed in a UK patient. More

13/10/2020 - Novel map of immune cells developed
A novel map that charts how cells learn to fight microbes and then preserve a memory for future infections has been drawn up for the first time. More

13/10/2020 - Appeal for new vaccine volunteers
An appeal was launched today for minority groups to sign up to take part in the UK’s trials of COVID-19 vaccines. More

08/10/2020 - Long COVID clinics promised
England is to have a network of long COVID clinics aimed at identifying and providing treatment for the syndrome, it has been announced. More

07/10/2020 - Anaesthesia aerosols smaller than feared
Anaesthesia procedures may not pose as much risk of COVID-19 transmission as had been feared, according to a British study. More

06/10/2020 - Long COVID guideline to be developed
A guideline on the persistent effects of COVID-19, known as Long COVID, is to be developed by NICE, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). More

06/10/2020 - No evidence of antiviral benefit against COVID-19 - major trial
A powerful antiviral drug combination has proved ineffective in treating COVID-19 infection, according to the latest findings from a major study. More

02/10/2020 - Anosmia 'highly reliable' COVID-19 indicator
Sudden loss of taste or smell should be considered a global criterion for self-isolation, testing, and contact tracing for COVID-19, UK-based researchers say. More

01/10/2020 - How virus affected breast screening Europe-wide
The pressure on breast screening programmes across many European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an increase in deaths from cancer, a conference will hear today. More

01/10/2020 - Care homes to test anti-inflammatory virus treatment
An anti-tumour necrosis factor drug is to be tested as a community treatment for COVID-19 infection, it has been announced. More

29/09/2020 - Targeted COVID-19 more effective than random testing
A focused COVID-19 strategy that tests groups that are most at risk of having and passing on the disease should be introduced, scientists have urged. More

28/09/2020 - Masks cut transmission rates - conference hears
Consistent wearing of masks together with social distancing and regular handwashing are effective means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, a European conference of infectious disease experts has heard. More

24/09/2020 - NHS app launched as infection surge continues
The long-awaited NHS contact tracing app was being launched today in a bid to revive contact tracing and help stem the surge in COVID-19 infections. More

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