Blood test could tell doctors if coronavirus patients are likely to become seriously ill, scientists say
The finding could also help researchers develop new treatments and vaccines. If scientists could discover what is causing the immune...
Day: May 21, 2020
Boris Johnson drops NHS surcharge for migrant health and care workers after reflecting on his own treatment in hospital
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Lord Patten said that the UK was dependent on “people who come from other...
Schools must sanitise library books and monitor pupils’ face-touching as they prepare to reopen
Elsewhere, schools have been told to remove anything that is difficult to clean regularly, such as toys and soft furnishings....
First drugs to treat coronavirus could be available as early as June, scientists say
The first treatment for coronavirus could be ready by next month, scientists have said, after trialling drugs, including HIV therapies...
what will happen if we feel trapped indoors?
For years, we have been told that our mood improves in warm, sunny weather. Study after study has trumpeted the...
Coronavirus tests giving results in 20 minutes could be rolled out nationwide in six weeks
Mr Hancock said the instant tests "could change the way that we control Covid-19 across the country, getting those with...
Pubs and restaurants could reopen now without risking public health, says Oxford scientist
Prof Gupta insisted during an interview with Unherd website that her original theory was correct and the UK had already...
the long-term severe effects of Covid-19 that can go on for months
In terms of the long-term impact of the virus on the body, Prof Bolton said there is some awareness of...
Restart screening or risk ‘cancer crisis’, campaigners warn
“Cancer will not stop because of this pandemic,” the charity said. “Early diagnosis followed by swift access to the most...
Track and trace trial ‘goes live today’
Security minister James Brokenshire said he is unable to give a definitive timeline for when the tracing app will be...
AstraZeneca plans to ship Oxford Covid-19 vaccine in September
AstraZeneca plans to ship its first deliveries of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine in September after it received more than $1bn (£820m) from...
My taxi driver partner died of Covid-19 after being spat on, but his death will not be in vain
Trevor phoned that same afternoon from hospital, struggling to speak through a mask, to say he was being admitted to...
