The disease outbreak centre where scientists tackle the deadly coronavirus
The world’s most advanced centre for disease and emergency analytics is where Imperial’s scientists are leading the response to the coronavirus.
COVID-19: One in five over-80s need hospitalisation and death rate 0.66 per cent
Nearly one in five over-80s infected with COVID-19 are likely to require hospitalisation, compared with around 1 percent of people under 30.
Coronavirus measures may have already averted up to 120,000 deaths across Europe
Strong social distancing measures to slow and suppress the spread of COVID-19 across Europe are estimated to have averted thousands of deaths.
Free COVID-19 online course re-launches to learners worldwide
Imperial researchers and Coursera have partnered to offer a free Massively Open Online Course explaining the science behind coronavirus.
J-IDEA’s Neil Ferguson tells MPs lockdown can help NHS manage coronavirus
Imperial’s Neil Ferguson, Director of J-IDEA, has told MPs that the current UK lockdown could keep the coronavirus outbreak at manageable levels.
COVID-19: Imperial researchers model likely impact of public health measures
Researchers from Imperial have analysed the likely impact of multiple public health measures on slowing and suppressing the spread of coronavirus.
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President calls for courage in age of uncertainty in annual address
Professor Alice Gast has stressed the importance of courage, collaboration and improvisation in response to emerging global challenges.
Imperial at WEF and funny experiments: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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Imperial plays leading role in global fight against coronavirus
Imperial scientists are at the forefront of global efforts to protect the world from the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus fatality rate estimated by Imperial scientists
Imperial researchers have released estimates on the proportion of people who may die from the disease.
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