Flu & Viruses
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Three spike exposures give high quality immunity – Munich study
People who have had three exposures to the COVID spike protein enjoy high quality protection against the virus in all its known forms, according to a detailed German study. Read more
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Hope for Europe as pandemic reaches new peak
Europe has recorded its largest ever number of COVID cases since the pandemic began, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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COVID increased problem of medical waste
The COVID pandemic has generated medical waste on an immense scale, according to a new report. Read more
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Risks remain for those hospitalised for COVID-19
People hospitalised with COVID-19 infection remain at an increased risk of death or re-hospitalisation, according to a UK study. Read more
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Major antiviral trial for the most vulnerable
The UK is heading a major study of the benefits of antiviral treatments for high risk patients who contract COVID, it was announced today. Read more
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Too soon to relax – WHO
The emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic could be over in 2022 – but it’s still not time to relax, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Children’s lateral flow tests vary in reliability
COVID-19 lateral flow tests provided to children have sensitivity that "varies broadly" and is "substantially lower than reported by manufacturers", researchers warn today. Read more
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How Omicron increased anxiety
The British population faced a significant increase in depression and anxiety in December as the Omicron variant took hold, according to a new analysis. Read more
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WHO recommends two more COVID-19 treatments
A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis has been recommended for patients with severe or critical COVID-19, the World Health Organization announced today. Read more
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African clue to anti-COVID gene
Swedish researchers say they have pinpointed a gene variant that protects against severe COVID infection. Read more