Flu & Viruses
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Polio eradication programme ‘in danger’
The drive to rid the world of polio could be in trouble after the World Health Organization (WHO) fired 500 staff on the polio programme, it is claimed today. Read more
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Eye surface changes could identify long COVID
Long COVID could be identified by nerve fibre loss and an increase in dendritic cells on the cornea, doctors suggest today. Read more
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Phase I trial begins of new vaccine against the Plague
Volunteers are being sought to test a new vaccine against the plague, it has been announced. Read more
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How Delta is so dangerous
The COVID-19 B.1.617 variant, which originated in India can infect certain lung and intestinal cell lines more efficiently than the original virus, German research has found. Read more
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COVID-19 deaths cause global rise in orphans
A million children around the world have lost one or both parents to COVID-19, according to a study published today. Read more
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Hope for long COVID test
A cytokine biomarker should help identify patients suffering from long COVID, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Lockdowns ‘not as bad for health as the pandemic itself’
The health impacts of lockdowns caused by COVID-19 are not as harmful as the impact of the pandemic itself, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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COVID-19 antibodies remain high post-infection
COVID-19 antibodies remain high for at least nine months after infection, a new study has found. Read more
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Pregnant women urged to get COVID vaccine as restrictions ease
Pregnant women are at risk of developing COVID-19 due to a combination of COVID-19 restrictions easing from next week, an increase of COVID-19 cases and vaccine hesitancy, maternity experts have warned. Read more
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Screening call after 200 long COVID symptoms identified
More than 200 symptoms of long COVID have been identified across 10 organ systems, prompting calls for a UK screening programme. Read more