Schools reopening - are teachers at risk?
With schools reopening and claims of lower risk associated with COVID-19 in children on the rise, are we putting enough thought into the...
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- Aug 26, 2020
Loss of taste and smell - important in finding out the mechanisms behind COVID-19?
Loss of smell is an important symptom in explaining the possible mechanisms behind coronavirus disease. Niamh Mortimer explains why....
- Aug 22, 2020
The kids aren’t alright: COVID-19 and shock syndrome seen in children
By Jasmine Belfiore. There have been rumours that COVID-19 is milder in children and adolescents or even that it doesn’t occur in...
- Aug 20, 2020
Mask-wearing on the street: why it's more important than you think
By Lydia Wilson The UK government has expanded the enforcement of face coverings to include even more indoor areas where there is a...
- Aug 16, 2020
Erectile Dysfunction in COVID-19 Survivors
Not wearing a mask: would you bet your sex life on it? Jasmine Belfiore summarises a recent scientific article which draws connections...
- Aug 9, 2020
Public Mask Wearing: Does it work?
Face mask wearing in healthy people is controversial in western cultures partly due to the association with masks and illness. The...
- Aug 8, 2020
Being on a ventilator
By Jasmine Belfiore COVID-19 attacks the lungs - but this resulting lack of oxygen and widespread inflammation can also damage other...
- Aug 2, 2020
What is Herd Immunity?
Scientific article summary by Niamh Mortimer What is herd immunity and is it achievable for coronavirus disease 2019? Acquired immunity...
- Jul 28, 2020
What R You Talking about?
What is an R number, and can we trust it? Why does this matter? Our resident scientist Niamh Mortimer breaks down the science. A recent...