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Sep 12, 2020

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 ...

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. Back...

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 childre...

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 likel...

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 be...

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 scienc...

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 orga...

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 i...

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 s...

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