Rail Reassurance
COVID-19 sampling study finds no trace of virus at major rail stations
A study sampling the environment at four major railway stations in England has found no traces of the virus which causes COVID-19.
Stories tagged with 'Coronavirus'
COVID CLOTTING
Blood clots in severe COVID cases may be related to abnormal antibody response
Inflammation and blood clotting seen in severe cases of COVID-19 may be caused by antibodies activating unnecessary platelet activity in the lungs.
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Sounding out
Podcast: Long COVID, bioplastic solutions, and first-year physics success
In this edition: Delving into long covid, bioplastics and the future of recycling, and a first-year physics project that became a peer-reviewed paper.
Mental health concerns
Many ICU staff have experienced mental health conditions in COVID-19 pandemic
A high proportion of staff working in intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic have experienced mental health conditions, a new study shows.
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COVID-19 orphanhood
Global study estimates 1.5 million children have lost a caregiver from COVID-19
An estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent, custodial grandparent, or other relative who cared for them, due to COVID-19.
Antibody levels
COVID-19 antibodies persist at least nine months after infection
Testing of an entire Italian town shows antibody levels remain high nine months after SARS-CoV-2 infection, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic.
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LONG COVID STUDIES
Long COVID research receives funding boost to advance treatment and diagnostics
Imperial academics have received funding from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) to support new research into long COVID.
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Lasting impact
Long COVID: Unpicking the lasting impact of COVID-19
Poorly defined and understood, the far-reaching impact of long COVID is emerging as the next battleground of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winter viruses
Winter viruses and COVID-19 could push NHS to breaking point, warns new report
COVID-19, influenza, and the respiratory virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), could push the NHS to breaking point this winter, a new report says.
Antibody insights
Almost all double vaccinated people in England have antibodies to coronavirus
New findings from a major coronavirus antibody surveillance survey show the impact of England’s vaccination programme on antibodies in the population.
