Flu & Viruses
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Limited overlap in COVID infection risk and severity
The risk factors for COVID infection and severity of disease have "limited overlap," researchers report today. Read more
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Pandemic cycle of panic and neglect – Tedros
The world is stuck in a cycle of “panic and neglect” through countries failing to work together against COVID-19, the head of the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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New data highlights vaccine safety for pregnant women
COVID vaccination of pregnant women has barely changed the rate of birth complications, according to data released yesterday. Read more
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Alarm as highly mutated nu variant emerges
The UK restricted travel to southern Africa last night after the discovery of an alarming new variant of the COVID virus. Read more
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73% of health workers in Africa not fully vaccinated
Only 27% of health workers in Africa have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows. Read more
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COVID infection risk rises gradually after second vaccine
There is a gradual increase in the risk of COVID-19 infection from 90 days after receiving a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to a new Israeli study. Read more
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Face coverings, not social distancing, protect against transmission – new study
The two metre social distancing rule was “arbitrary” and is no guarantee of protection from COVID infection, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Common cold antibodies may give COVID protection
People carrying antibodies to coronaviruses that cause common colds are at a reduced risk of catching, and being hospitalised for, COVID-19, according to a new study. Read more
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Public health measures needed alongside vaccination to reduce COVID-19
Handwashing, mask wearing, and physical distancing should continue alongside vaccinations because they help to reduce the incidence of COVID-19, experts say today. Read more
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Measles outbreak threat as COVID-19 scuppers vaccine programmes
The risk of measles outbreaks is increasing while efforts to eliminate the disease continue to decline, a new report from the World Health Organization and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned. Read more