Third Wave
Magnitude of third wave highly uncertain, suggests new analysis
Increasing social mixing gradually rather than abruptly would delay the peak and reduce the size of the third wave of COVID-19 in England.
Stories tagged with 'Coronavirus'
Sharp rise in infections
Coronavirus infections continue to grow exponentially in England - REACT study
The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in England is continuing to rise rapidly, recently doubling every six days.
Donating booster doses
8 in 10 UK citizens willing to donate their COVID-19 booster dose if not needed
The vast majority of people in the UK and US would donate their COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to poor countries if a test showed they didn’t need it.
Test success
Fast lab-free COVID-19 test platform DnaNudge wins prestigious Academy award
Imperial startup DnaNudge has won the Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award for its rapid, lab-free and reliable COVID-19 PCR test.
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EXPANDING THE ARMOURY
Prostate cancer drugs hold potential for treating COVID-19
Drugs typically used to treat prostate cancer could be explored for treating patients with COVID-19, following encouraging new findings.
VGH winding up
VacEquity Global Health (VGH)
Imperial and its partners are closing VacEquity Global Health (VGH).
Infectious Disease Awards
Outstanding Infectious Disease staff celebrated at 2021 President’s Awards
Infectious Disease staff were recognised for their exceptional contributions to the College in this year’s President’s Awards for Excellence.
Long COVID burden
Over 2 million adults in England may have had long COVID - Imperial REACT
A study of over half a million adults in England found that one in 20 had persistent COVID-19 symptoms.
Fake memo
Correcting misinformation - fake 'memorandum'
A fake 'leaked memorandum' purportedly from Professor Neil Ferguson is circulating on social media and encrypted messaging services.
Exponential growth
Coronavirus infections rising exponentially in England - REACT study
The number of people infected with the coronavirus is increasing rapidly in England, doubling every 11 days.
