Africa detecting just one in seven Covid-19 cases, says WHO study
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnly one in seven Covid-19 infections in Africa is being detected, meaning the continent’s estimated infection level may be 59 million people,…
Households with children were THREE times as likely to by hit by Covid than homes without youngsters when schools reopened last month, study shows
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHouseholds with children were three times more likely to be hit by Covid as those without youngsters last month, Read More
Lateral flow tests: Covid test discrepancy mystery deepens as dozens say postal PCRs now coming back positive
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteSeveral people who have tested positive for Covid-19 on lateral flow tests have reported testing negative on in-centre polymerase chain reaction tests Read…
Chance of catching Covid rises almost 60pc three to six months after full vaccination
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe chance of testing positive for Covid after being double jabbed rises by nearly 60 per cent in the months following vaccination, with…
Why does the UK have highest Covid case rate in western Europe?
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK now has the highest rate of coronavirus cases in western Europe, with 40,00 new positive tests reported yesterday alone. Read…
Wearing a mask outdoors can cut risk of catching Covid and cold – especially when it’s windy, scientists say
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt is well established that it pays to wear a mask among crowds indoors. Read More
AstraZeneca's new wonderdrug produces 'significant reduction' in severe Covid and death
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe group’s treatment, known as AZD7442, is a combination of two antibodies and has been undergoing final clinical trials. Read More
WHO makes major vaccine U-turn as experts recommend third dose for two groups of people
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA team of WHO scientists have reportedly recommended a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine. Read More
New Covid variant could be to blame for positive lateral flow tests followed by negative PCR
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteScientists are investigating whether a new variant is to blame for positive lateral flow tests (LFTs) followed by negative polymerase chain reaction…
Fears of 'twindemic': People who catch COVID and flu at same time this winter 'twice as likely to die', ' Jenny Harries warns
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteCOVID-19 and flu are co-circulating this year for the first time and those who catch both are twice as likely to die,…