When epidemiologist Susan Kirkland opened a Halifax newspaper on Saturday, she was stunned. “Three protest rallies planned,” the Chronicle Herald headline read, in part. “Oh, no,” the head of public health … Read More
Unlike other nations, including Canada, which have aimed to maintain new infections at a level that won’t overwhelm the medical system, Australia set out to virtually eliminate the virus from … Read More
Gavin Terry, head of policy at the Alzheimer’s Society, said thousands of relatives would be in “complete despair” at government guidance which says only care home residents over 65 should … Read More
By Michelle RobertsHealth editor, BBC News online image copyrightGetty Images There could soon be several effective vaccines available to fight Covid-19. But while many people want an injection as soon … Read More
By David ShukmanBBC science editor image copyrightGetty Images Christmas is coming but how can you celebrate it without giving the unwelcome gift of coronavirus? Cosy rooms packed with people, chatting, … Read More
A lead hospital nurse who is on the front line treating Covid patients says there has been “no let-up this year”, with many staff on sick leave and others feeling … Read More
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In a joint statement, they said: “Even where it is within the rules, meeting with friends and family over Christmas will be a personal judgement for individuals to take, mindful … Read More
A DHSC official said: “As the NAO report recognises, during this unprecedented pandemic all the NHS providers audited ‘were always able to get what they needed in time’ thanks to … Read More
Scientists in the UK have demonstrated technology that could allow us to better understand a baby’s brain during moments of natural activity. The brain imaging technology has been developed by … Read More
AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90 per cent effective in preventing disease. The vaccine is one of several that … Read More
New research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) found that one-third of children who tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 had no symptoms, but in those that … Read More
