Coronavirus transmission slowed in the UK but epidemic may continue for months
COVID-19 has slowed in the UK, but despite a drop in transmission rate the epidemic remains likely to continue for months, according to new analysis.
Imperial social enterprise to accelerate low-cost COVID-19 vaccine
Imperial College London has formed a new social enterprise VacEquity Global Health (VGH) to bring its COVID-19 vaccine to the world.
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Codecheck confirms reproducibility of COVID-19 model results
Imperial’s COVID-19 Response Team has published the script to reproduce its high-profile 16 March coronavirus report, as it passes a codecheck.
Mobile data shows high compliance with lockdown rules across the UK
People across the UK drastically reduced their movement outside of home following lockdown, although slight rises have occurred since April.
Lab-free COVID-19 test trialled in London hospitals
DnaNudge’s MHRA-approved rapid COVID-19 test is now rolling out in urgent patient care settings across London hospitals.
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Podcast: Britain’s brains, COVID-19 at the GP, and a green economic recovery
In this edition: Britain’s intelligence and mental health, COVID-19’s impact on primary care, and a sustainable economic recovery after the pandemic.
What policy makers need to know about COVID-19 protective immunity
“Few would disagree that science should guide the clinical therapeutic approach to an infected person. Science must also guide policy decisions.”
Imperial MBBS medics deliver action plans for London GPs and local communities
Third-year medical students have partnered with community, voluntary, health & social care leaders to respond to local needs in the era of COVID-19.
Imperial researchers adapt landmark COVID-19 model for young people
A team from Imperial College London, whose COVID-19 model influenced the UK Government's decisions, have written a version aimed at teenagers.
Study launched to investigate impact of lockdown on older people
A new study looking at how older people are affected by COVID-19 lockdown measures has been set up by researchers from across the Faculty of Medicine.
