Covid: React study finds virus decline slowing in England
Infections fell by two-thirds in lockdown but one in 200 people still have the virus, a study says. Source link
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Covid: Oxford vaccine does protect older people, Europe told
A single dose of the Pfizer or Oxford vaccine cuts hospital admissions of older people by about 80%. Source link
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Covid vaccine being tested in patients with low immunity
The race is on to find out if those with cancer and other conditions can be protected as the UK
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Children's doctors given fabricated illness guidance
Experts say most cases involve genuine but misplaced health anxieties, not faked illness. Source link
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Covid Brazil variant 'may spread more easily'
Infectious diseases expert Prof Ester Sabino, from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, said: “You need many introductions [of a
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What does Covid testing in schools look like?
A look at how schools are preparing to welcome back most pupils on 8 March. Source link
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Professor Van-Tam: 'One dose of vaccine reducing hospitalisation by 80%'
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam says that for over 70s, both the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines are 60% effective against illness after
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Covid vaccines cut risk of serious illness by 80%
Latest study on UK rollout suggests jabs significantly reduce risk of being admitted to hospital. Source link
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Prosthetist fundraising £300,000 for a bionic arm after cycling accident
Jim Ashworth-Beaumont lost his right arm after he was run over by a 40-tonne truck whilst out cycling last year.
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