Flu & Viruses
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More than 18 million excess deaths during COVID-19
There have been more than 18 million global excess deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the first peer-reviewed estimate, published today. Read more
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Third COVID-19 vaccine ‘essential’ to protect against omicron
Three doses of the mRNA vaccines appear to be necessary to protect people from needing hospital treatment for the omicron COVID-19 variant, researchers report today. Read more
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New genetic variants identified for severe COVID-19
The world’s largest study into the genetics of severe COVID-19 has found new details about some of the biological mechanisms behind the disease. Read more
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Immunocompromised patients should have third COVID-19 vaccine
Immunocompromised patients, particularly those who have had organ transplants, should receive additional COVID-19 vaccines, experts recommend today. Read more
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Ukrainian health care facing crisis – WHO warns
Medical oxygen supplies in Ukraine are falling “dangerously low,” the World Health Organization warned last night. Read more
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More than five million children orphaned through Covid-19
More than five million children globally have lost a parent or caregiver due to Covid-19, it is estimated today. Read more
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When long COVID is a cardiovascular problem
There are important differences between long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome, according to a new review of the problem – centring on the cardiovascular effects. Read more
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Mental health risks following COVID-19 infection
Tackling mental health disorders among people who had recovered from COVID-19 should be a priority, a US study published today has said. Read more
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Oestrogen levels could protect older women from severe COVID-19
High levels of oestrogen could help to protect older women from severe COVID-19 and death, suggests a Swedish study published today. Read more
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Previous COVID-19 infection improves antibody performance
People who have had COVID-19 infection could have longer-term protection against the virus compared to those who have been vaccinated and not had the disease, an Israeli study has found. Read more