With schools reopening and claims of lower risk associated with COVID-19 in children on the rise, are we putting enough thought into the...

Loss of smell is an important symptom in explaining the possible mechanisms behind coronavirus disease. Niamh Mortimer explains why....

By Jasmine Belfiore. There have been rumours that COVID-19 is milder in children and adolescents or even that it doesn’t occur in...

By Lydia Wilson The UK government has expanded the enforcement of face coverings to include even more indoor areas where there is a...

Not wearing a mask: would you bet your sex life on it? Jasmine Belfiore summarises a recent scientific article which draws connections...

Face mask wearing in healthy people is controversial in western cultures partly due to the association with masks and illness. The...

By Jasmine Belfiore COVID-19 attacks the lungs - but this resulting lack of oxygen and widespread inflammation can also damage other...

Scientific article summary by Niamh Mortimer What is herd immunity and is it achievable for coronavirus disease 2019? Acquired immunity...

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...