Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID: Here's why cases have seen a small spike this summer
Since the beginning of July all there have been indications that COVID infections are increasing again in the UK.
Aug 8, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hong Kong scraps mask mandate after almost 1,000 days
Hong Kong is scrapping its mask mandate from Wednesday, Chief Executive John Lee announced, ending the financial hub's last major Covid curb as it seeks to emerge from the pandemic.
Feb 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds that risk of severe asthma attacks doubled in UK after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted
Adults with asthma had, at one point, an approximately doubled risk of a severe asthma attack after COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed in the UK, according to new research from Queen Mary University of London.
Nov 24, 2022
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Los Angeles County avoids new mask rule as COVID stabilizes
Los Angeles County dropped a plan to impose a universal indoor mask mandate this week as COVID-19 infections and rates of hospitalizations have stabilized, a top health official said Thursday.
Jul 29, 2022
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Medical research
Not all valved N95 masks are the same when filtering exhaled air, study finds
Although respirators with one-way exhalation valves can make wearing a mask more comfortable, their use as a way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in public has been discouraged. The thinking is that valves do not effectively ...
May 4, 2022
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Caught COVID? Here's what you should and shouldn't do when self-isolation isn't mandatory
We are all tired of COVID. But even though the news has moved on to other concerning geopolitical issues, it is a fact that COVID is still very much with us. Vaccines have certainly helped drive down its worst effects, but ...
Mar 25, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes
Most coronavirus restrictions, including mandatory face masks, were lifted in England on Thursday after Britain's government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Jan 27, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Face masks cut distance airborne pathogens could travel in half, new study finds
The effectiveness of face masks has been a hotly debated topic since the emergence of COVID-19. However, a new study by researchers at the University of Central Florida offers more evidence that they work.
Jan 12, 2022
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New tool helps people decide how best to protect themselves and others from COVID-19
A new interactive graphic developed by UK researchers and published by The BMJ today will help people decide what to do in everyday situations to protect themselves, and others, from COVID-19.
Dec 1, 2021
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Mask wearing wasn't disputed in previous crises – so why is it so hotly contested today?
Across western countries, people are polarised over wearing masks. While some support wearing them as an effective counter to the virus, others believe having to mask up is a contravention of their human rights.
Nov 26, 2021
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