infection insights
COVID-19 human challenge study reveals more insights into how virus spreads
New analysis shows how the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads from the nose to the air and surfaces in the immediate surroundings.
Stories tagged with 'Coronavirus'
News in brief
COVID genetic clues and mathematical Fellow: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Virus transmission
COVID-19 spread in households linked to virus on hands and surfaces
A new study provides the first empirical evidence for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via people’s hands and frequently touched household surfaces.
COVID-19 HOME MONITORING
National COVID-19 home blood oxygen monitoring programme delivered fairly
Evaluation of remote pulse oximetry monitoring programme shows that the service was preferentially used by patients with increased clinical risk.
UN role
Imperial to advise UN Economic and Social Council on reducing world inequalities
Imperial has been awarded consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Vaccine Policy
Delaying second doses of vaccine reduced COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths
Delaying people’s second COVID-19 vaccine dose likely prevented tens of thousands of hospitalisations and thousands of deaths in England.
US COVID Deaths
COVID-19 a leading cause of death in children and young people in the US
Analysis of US health data highlights COVID-19 was a leading cause of death in children and young people, ranking 8th overall.
On location
Rapid virus testing system conceived at Imperial lands new role in entertainment
A new partnership will bring rapid respiratory virus testing to film sets and TV studios across the country.
Amazing science
6 amazing scientific achievements at Imperial in 2022
From exploring magic mushrooms to answering COVID-19 questions, here are some of Imperial’s biggest findings this year:
COVID-19 lessons
What Imperial research taught us about COVID-19 in 2022
From increased understanding of immunity to analysing the success of vaccines, we look back at what Imperial taught us about COVID-19 in 2022.
