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Long Covid symptoms persist for up to 18 months

October 16, 2022

British Reporter — One in 20 people are still feeling the effects of Covid-19 between six and 18 months after infection with coronavirus, a study shows.The ongoing study, called Long-CISS (Covid in Scotland Study), found that almost six per cent of people who caught Covid-19 had not recovered, while 42 per cent reported feeling only partially better according to University

Distress before COVID-19 infection increases risk of long COVID by 45%

Psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness, before COVID-19

by British Reporter

September 11, 2022

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Higher rate of COVID-19 death before vaccination linked to certain common inflammatory immune conditions

British Reporter– People with certain inflammatory immune conditions affecting the joints, bowel and

by British Reporter

June 13, 2022

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Don’t let latest COVID surge overshadow progress, says Hanage

Epidemiologist explains how to stay on guard against subvariants, noting role of

by British Reporter

May 26, 2022

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Cambridge COVID-19 Testing Centre passes 2 million tests milestone

The FINANCIAL --The Cambridge COVID-19 Testing Centre, set up in April in response to the urgent need to boost the UK’s testing capabilities, has processed two million tests.

by The FINANCIAL

December 25, 2020

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WTO updates report on trade in medical goods in the context of COVID-19

The FINANCIAL -- The WTO Secretariat has published an update of the information note on trade in medical goods in the context of tackling COVID-19 which was first issued on 3 April. The update looks at developments that took place in the

by The FINANCIAL

December 24, 2020

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One in three adults drank more alcohol during first lockdown

The FINANCIAL -- COVID-19 and lockdown measures drove some individuals more than others to use alcohol to cope with stress, a new study has revealed. While overall alcohol consumption appeared to fall, a study published in BMJ Open found that more than

by The FINANCIAL

December 23, 2020

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Vaccine Only Part of the Cure for Resumption of Pacific Travel: World Bank Report

The FINANCIAL --With COVID-19 vaccine distribution now in its early stages, early steps toward the resumption of labour migration in the Pacific region underway, and hopes for an international travel ‘bubble’ between Australia and New Zealand, questions are now arising as to

by The FINANCIAL

December 22, 2020

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Men significantly more likely to need intensive care treatment for COVID-19

The FINANCIAL -- Men have almost three times the odds of needing admission to intensive care and 40% higher odds of dying from COVID-19 than women, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and

by The FINANCIAL

December 18, 2020

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Study highlights neurological impact of Covid-19 on children

The FINANCIAL -- A small number of previously healthy children infected with Covid-19 can have severe neurological complications, according to research by University of Manchester scientists.

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2020

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Maximising the impact of social distancing on COVID-19

The FINANCIAL -- Social distancing has become one of the key strategies for reducing COVID-19 transmission, According to Oxford University, together with mask wearing and contact tracing. However, a new study, maintains it is possible to maximise the impact of social distancing

by The FINANCIAL

December 16, 2020

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Oxford academics team up with charity to help disadvantaged babies & toddlers

The FINANCIAL — Developmental psychologists at University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University have raised enough money to provide outdoor baby and toddler weather gear for 70 local families. The rain-sets, provided at discount by Wet Wednesdays, have been distributed by volunteers

by The FINANCIAL

December 16, 2020

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Automobili Lamborghini and Lady Gaga team up for charity sweepstake to support communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic

The FINANCIAL -- Organizations ‘Born This Way Foundation’ and ‘Together Rising’ to benefit. Automobili Lamborghini and American singer-songwriter and actress Lady Gaga have joined forces to support those who have been impacted by the global pandemic, through a charitable campaign that will raise

by The FINANCIAL

December 15, 2020

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National COVID-19 Infections Survey reveals changes to pandemic over time

The FINANCIAL -- Data from the National COVID-19 Infection Survey, done in partnership between the University of Oxford, the Office of National Statistics, Public Health England, University of Manchester and the Wellcome Trust, has revealed detailed characteristics of England’s coronavirus pandemic, including

by The FINANCIAL

December 15, 2020

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