Trials of COVID-19 vaccines from Oxford University and Imperial College London will begin on Thursday. Dr Katrina Pollock, the principal investigator for the coronavirus vaccine trials at Imperial College London, told LBC’s Nick Ferrari how the trials will work. She said: ”This is the start of the first of the clinical trials in the UK. […]
Most people in lockdown are still able to attend the shops for essentials, take an hour outside for exercise and can maybe soon see an end in sight. But classed as extremely vulnerable we’ve now been told to shield until the end of June. For me that will be 15 weeks inside without even a […]
Coronavirus was first discovered in December 2019, originating in Wuhan, China. The virus has since spread across the world, infecting millions of people. As the world suffers the effects of the pandemic there is a high demand for a vaccine, but there could be a long wait before a vaccine is approved and rolled out. […]
Coronavirus tests in the UK have detected 88,621 total cases, more than China experienced at the height of its epidemic earlier this year. However, the country may have many more cases than previously thought, due in part to perceived testing shortfalls, as the government is yet to meet its daily target of 100,000. Have I […]
Coronavirus testing has left much to be desired in the UK, as the government has frequently been pulled up on failures to meet a lofty daily target of 100,000, despite regular assurances it is working to bolster capacity. Those who have received tests have also found delays in receiving the results, with some waiting times double […]
The coronavirus outbreak has forced GP practices across the UK to rely on technology to limit the risks of contagion for both staff and patients. Dr Richard Vautrey, the chair of the British Medical Association’s General Practitioners Committee, revealed most GPs are now conducting consultation either via phone or online to keep patients from having […]
Doctors say measuring the size of patients’ thighs could soon be a way to spot those prone to the condition – which is a leading cause of heart disease. Researchers in China looked at adults aged 40 or older, of which 5,350 were overweight or obese and 4,170 were normal weight. Beneficial Thigh circumference of […]
New York doctors are treating critically ill coronavirus sufferers with vitamin C, and scientists in Wuhan, China are also trialling the vitamin. Vitamin C has been used to alleviate symptoms of the flu for years. It makes sense to try it out on coronavirus too since the symptoms are similar. Can Vitamin C prevent coronavirus? […]
Michael Gove, Minister for the Cabinet Office, was joined by Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government Patrick Vallance and NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens for the daily coronavirus briefing today (March 27). Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus. Why are UK coronavirus cases increasing? It was announced today […]
The UK is currently adhering to a number of social distancing measures due to coronavirus, with people being told to stay at home with the exception of some circumstances. And with many people at home, some have suggested another baby boom could be on the way. What is a baby boom? The term ‘baby boom’ […]
