Flu & Viruses
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Many health workers may already have had COVID-19
The majority UK healthcare workers may already have been infected with COVID-19, according to new research out today. Read more
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Antibody study raises new questions about vaccine potential
Only 60% of patients recovering from mild COVID-19 infection developed antibodies, according to a new study, which raises disturbing new questions about antibody protection against the virus. Read more
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COVID-19 infection possible in early gestation
Genes which allow COVID-19 infection to take hold are present in the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers report today. Read more
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SARS-COV-2 strains classified – and G is dominant
There are now at least six strains of the COVID-19 virus – but it remains vulnerable to vaccines, according to a major new analysis. Read more
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England’s sustained excess deaths worst in Europe
England has been Europe’s worst affected region during the pandemic, according to an analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Cat contracts COVID-19
The first case of a cat infected with COVID-19 has been found in the UK, it has been announced – although there is no evidence of transmission between animals. Read more
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Plan to eliminate infant HepB infection
A new drive is launched today to end infection of infants with hepatitis B after the success of a 20-year project to cut rates. Read more
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Mask-wearing enforced as local lockdowns spread
Tough rules on face-mask wearing come into force today in England – with final details only released yesterday morning. Read more
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How pandemic hit mental health
General mental health declined rapidly in April during the first month of pandemic lockdown, according to the findings of a major study reported today. Read more
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UK, China, USA report vaccine hopes
The UK’s Oxford-based vaccine continues to show promise as do vaccines developed in other parts of the world, according to a series of announcements yesterday. Read more