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).
Stories tagged with 'COVIDWEF'
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.
Covid lung scarring
Study reveals extent of lung scarring after COVID hospitalisation
Research led by Imperial estimates that 11% of hospitalised COVID-19 patients had lung scarring after recovery from the illness.
Changing COVID symptoms
How have COVID-19 symptoms changed with different variants?
New research from Imperial College London's REACT study has shown how COVID-19 symptoms have changed with different variants.
Audio
Tune in
Podcast: Winter viruses, being an engineer, and improving energy efficiency
In this edition: What flu and COVID-19 might do this winter, being an engineer, and how the UK can improve energy efficiency to fight fuel poverty.
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Eyes on the prize
Imperial researchers recognised for collaborative COVID-19 modelling efforts
Imperial modellers were among those recognised for their contributions to the UK’s COVID-19 response, as part of a government advisory group.
Sewage study
Sewage overspill in the Thames likely does not lead to COVID-19 risk, says study
Researchers did not detect any SARS-CoV-2 in Thames water after raw sewage discharge, suggesting it is unlikely to be a route of transmission.
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LESSONS LEARNED
Q&A: Does COVID-19 spread in schools?
Shiranee Sriskandan explains how a study of COVID-19 in London schools provides insights for this winter and future infectious disease outbreaks.
SPI-M-O Modelling Award
Imperial Real-time Modelling Team receives Award for Modelling and Data Support
The Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team received the Award for Modelling and Data Support for its exceptional contribution to the work of SPI-M-O.
