The reopening of restaurants, gyms and hotels carries the highest risk of spreading Covid-19, according to a study that used mobile phone data from 98 million people to model the risks of infection at different locations. Researchers at Stanford University…
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Are you at risk of developing ‘long COVID’ symptoms? Study calculates your risk level
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Coronavirus appears to be spreading unchecked across the UK, evidenced by the daily confirmed case rate, which…
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Ireland steeled for start of second virus lockdown
Ireland on Wednesday braced for the start of a second nationwide coronavirus lockdown, with fears the new six-week hiatus will deal a heavier blow than the last one. “It’s devastating to see us locked down again … during our busiest…
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Wales announces two-week lockdown to stop virus surge
Wales will impose a full “firebreak” lockdown for two weeks from Friday to try to reduce a soaring number of new coronavirus cases, First Minister Mark Drakeford said on Monday. Under the new rules, people must stay at home, except…
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Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths as Israel lifts lockdown
Europe passed the milestone of 250,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday as Israel and Australia’s second-largest city of Melbourne began to gradually ease their strict lockdowns. European nations have ratcheted up restrictions on daily life to tackle soaring infections, with…
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England’s big northern cities braced for more lockdown curbs
The British government is mulling fresh restrictions on everyday life in England, potentially in the big northern cities such as Liverpool and Manchester, amid mounting fears that hospitals in coronavirus hot spots may soon be overwhelmed by growing numbers of…
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Experts compare strategies for easing lockdown restrictions in Europe and Asia Pacific
Authors of a review of policies, based on the experiences of nine high-income countries and regions’ easing of lockdown measures, published in The Lancet journal, are urging governments to consider five key factors in lockdown exit strategies. The report analyses…
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Coronavirus study to trial vaccine delivery through inhalers
A small coronavirus clinical study has been launched in the UK this week to explore the effects of delivering vaccines directly to the body’s airways using an inhaler. Imperial College London researchers said they will assess the safety and effectiveness…
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Coronavirus: China millennials drink milk to boost immunity
One debate fuelled by the virus is about whether to have steamed buns and congee (porridge) for breakfast, or milk and toast. It’s a serious question in China, where the government is pushing people to drink milk to get more…
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Covid-19: New coronavirus vaccine candidate induces immune response in mice, primates
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, which they say generates antibodies that “potently neutralise” the novel coronavirus in mice and primates with a single immunisation. The researchers, including Amit Khandhar from the US-based biotech company…
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