Businesses in England are set to be offered workplace testing to provide safer workplaces for staff that are unable to work from home. Organisations that employ over 50 people will have access to rapid lateral flow testing under new guidelines, which aim to reduce the risk of outbreaks. Previously, this form of testing, which produces […]
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Businesses in England set to be offered rapid workplace Covid-19 testing
February 9th, 2021Experts encourage everyone to stick to the rules, as vaccinated individuals may still spread the virus
January 26th, 2021The vaccination numbers are hugely positive in the UK, but that doesn’t mean that restrictions can be relaxed any time soon, according to health experts. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, who recently confirmed that his mother had been vaccinated, urged the public, including those who have had their injection, to continue following the rules. There is a […]
England introduces ‘rule of 6’ to combat rise in Covid-19 cases
September 15th, 2020
Residents in England are adapting to a new ‘rule of 6’ as ministers grapple with an increase in Covid-19 cases. From Monday 14th September, people will be required to socialise in groups of six or less. The move comes after a spike in cases in recent weeks. The rule of 6 applies to both indoor […]
UK chief medical adviser warns that missing school is more harmful for children than Coronavirus
August 26th, 2020
The UK’s chief medical adviser, Professor Chris Witty, claims that missing school is more harmful for children than Coronavirus. Research suggests that the risks of developing serious complications or dying from Covid-19 are “incredibly small” among children, and Prof Whitty believes that missing out on going to school is infinitely more damaging, especially in the […]
New 90-minute tests for flu and Coronavirus set to be rolled out in the UK
August 4th, 2020
A new rapid test for Coronavirus and flu is set to be rolled out in the UK. From next week (Monday 10th August), the tests, which deliver results in 90 minutes, will be available in care homes and laboratories. The on-the-spot swab tests will help to distinguish between COVID-19 and seasonal illnesses, including flu. It […]
DIY Covid-19 test set to be trialled in UK pilot
June 24th, 2020
A DIY, no-swab Covid-19 test is set to be piloted in the UK. Researchers based at Southampton University are overseeing a four-week trial of the DIY test, which will involve more than 14,000 participants. The test is a no-swab saliva test, which enables individuals to spit into a tube. The aim is to determine whether […]
British scientists to test drug to target blood clots linked to Covid-19
June 16th, 2020
British scientists are testing an experimental drug to target blood clots linked to Covid-19. The trial has been funded by the British Heart Foundation and is designed to provide more information about the relationship between potentially life-threatening blood clots and hormone imbalances. A third of patients who receive hospital treatment for Covid-19 develop blood clots, […]
Scientists suggest malaria drug is not effective in treating Covid-19
June 9th, 2020
Researchers from the University of Oxford have suggested that a malaria drug, which has been touted as a possible treatment for Covid-19, is not effective. There has been a lot of talk about Hydroxychloroquine in the press, most notably because President Trump admitted to taking it, but researchers have claimed that it is not an […]
ONS survey suggests around 7% of the population have had Coronavirus
June 3rd, 2020
A recent survey conducted by the Office of National Statistics suggests that around 7% of the population has had Coronavirus. Antibody tests sent out to random households suggest that approximately 7% of the population in England has been infected by Covid-19. The findings are based on a sample of 885 people collected after the 26th […]
New research on mental health suggests young people are worst affected by Covid-19 crisis
May 27th, 2020
A new study suggests that young people are most likely to feel anxious and low as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Research conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) revealed that 70% of 18-24-year-olds are feeling more anxious than usual. This is significantly higher than in other age groups, with 47% of […]
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