When will it be ready?: Unknown. The vaccine entered final-stage trials in Brazil in July, and then in Indonesia in August. Results show that while younger and middle-aged people produced antibodies, older people had a weaker immune response. The vaccine was given emergency approval for limited use in July, reports suggest, although it appears to still be subject to testing. It was previously reported as being second only to the Oxford vaccine, but its complete test results are yet to be published. It is one of four vaccine candidates in development in China. … [Read more...] about Different Covid-19 vaccines must be thoroughly compared to ensure only the most effective are used, Oxford University experts say
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Fascinating heatmaps reveal how quickly Covid-19 swept across Britain during the second wave
You're now just as likely to catch Covid-19 IN England as... Business minister defends test and trace boss Baroness Dido... Covid-19 vaccine could still offer long-lasting protection,... Almost half of all councils in England saw their Covid-19... Warrington WILL move into Tier 3 next week after local... Controversial 'pox parties' which see children intentionally... … [Read more...] about Fascinating heatmaps reveal how quickly Covid-19 swept across Britain during the second wave
Covid-19 death rate in hospital patients ‘fell by HALF’ between March and June, study shows
HOW HAVE DOCTORS GOT BETTER AT TREATING COVID? Doctors have a better understanding of Covid-19 and how it progresses in patients. It means they can spot signs of deterioration quicker.At the start of the pandemic, Covid-19 was recognised as a respiratory disease. But it soon became clear patients were dying of strokes and heart attacks caused by blood clots and 'cytokine storms', where the body's immune system turns on itself. Doctors can now focus on spotting signs of these complications. Drugs, including the steroid dexamethasone, may have helped save lives considering it was found to cut the risk of death by around a third.Recruitment to large drug trials, such as the RECOVERY trial, may have improved outcomes for patients from around April onwards. Drugs, such as remdesivir, which was the first to be given the go-ahead for use in the NHS in May, have shown to shorten time in ICU and length of illness. Doctors say they are steering away from mechanical … [Read more...] about Covid-19 death rate in hospital patients ‘fell by HALF’ between March and June, study shows
Coronavirus digest: FIFA’s Gianni Infantino tests positive for COVID-19
The 2020 MLB regular season was slashed from 162 games to just 60 due to the virus, with no fans in attendance at any of those games. Attendees have only been allowed back into ballparks in limited numbers for the National League Championship Series and the ongoing World Series championship between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus digest: FIFA’s Gianni Infantino tests positive for COVID-19
Covid-19 outbreaks are growing quickest in Hull, Derby and Somerset, official data reveals (and only 20 out of 150 authorities across England saw their infection rates drop last week)
Martin McKee, a professor of European public health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and member of Independent Sage, said: 'We unfortunately have allowed the infection to get out of control and as a consequence we are going to need to turn this around, otherwise it will just keep going up, more will get seriously ill and more people will die. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 outbreaks are growing quickest in Hull, Derby and Somerset, official data reveals (and only 20 out of 150 authorities across England saw their infection rates drop last week)
