Flu & Viruses
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Warning as virus surges across Europe
Europe is seeing a resurgence of COVID-19 infection driven by new variants, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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Infection reduction may be flatlining
The prevalence of COVID-19 infection has risen slightly in four large English regions, according to the findings of a major national monitoring project. Read more
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HIV immune population found in central Africa
Thousands of people in central Africa may have immunity to HIV infection, it was announced last night in a discovery that researchers say will open the way to new treatments. Read more
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How first dose has saved lives
The first dose of vaccine has cut rates of COVID-19 disease among elderly people by about two thirds, according to a major analysis published yesterday. Read more
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COVID vaccination gives huge boost to post-infection immunity
Vaccination is acting as a booster dose for people already enjoying some protection against COVID-19 after exposure to the disease, British scientists reported last night. Read more
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Drug-resistant bacteria spread rapidly during travel
International travellers are a high risk for transmission of drug resistant bacteria, according to a study published today. Read more
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How UK vaccination is saving many from the virus
The first dose of the first COVID-19 vaccine has cut risk of dying from the virus by three quarters among its first elderly recipients, according to “early data”, released yesterday. Read more
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Scientists close on genetic susceptibility to virus
Scientists may be close to developing tools to undertake genetic profiling of those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, it was announced today. Read more
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Thousands of new gut virus species identified
More than 140,000 virus species that live in the human gut have been identified – more than half of which are new to science, a new study revealed last night. Read more
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RECOVERY COVID-19 trial goes international
The world’s largest clinical trial for COVID-19 treatments has expanded internationally, with patients being enrolled in Indonesia and Nepal. Read more