Coronavirus

How many people have had COVID-19? The challenge of reinfections

Since the appearance of Omicron variants in December 2021, the number of people being reinfected with COVID-19 has increased markedly.…

3 months ago

Boulder Man Sentenced to Prison for Covid Fraud

DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Russell Bryant Lester, age 41, of Boulder,…

4 months ago

5 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

The FINANCIAL --Vaccines and boosters are a critical part of slowing — and eventually stopping — the spread of COVID-19,…

5 months ago

Racism is ‘fundamental cause’ of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities

The FINANCIAL -- Racism is the ‘fundamental cause’ of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among ethnic minority groups, according to a newly…

5 months ago

‘Hand to hand’ app helps poorest with COVID impact

The FINANCIAL -- A Tik-Tok-style short video app, specifically for marginalised groups in low-income countries, has been developed and trialled…

5 months ago

Long Covid symptoms persist for up to 18 months

The FINANCIAL -- One in 20 people are still feeling the effects of Covid-19 between six and 18 months after infection…

7 months ago

Is pandemic finally over? We asked the experts.

Public health officials agree that the end of the pandemic is in sight but not here yet. So where does…

8 months ago

Gene associated with better immune response, protection after COVID-19 vaccination

The FINANCIAL -- Researchers from the University of Oxford have today reported new findings from a study exploring how certain genes…

8 months ago

2.3 million people in the UK experiencing long COVID

An estimated 2.3 million people in private households in the UK (3.5% of the population) were experiencing self-reported long COVID…

8 months ago

Did the US Jump the Gun With the New Omicron-Targeted Vaccines?

Last month, the FDA authorized omicron-specific vaccines, accompanied by breathless science-by-press release and a media blitz. Just days after the…

9 months ago

Distress before COVID-19 infection increases risk of long COVID by 45%

Psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness, before COVID-19 infection was associated with an increased risk of…

9 months ago

Age may rival politics in COVID-19 vaccine debate

Older people are likely to be vaccinated regardless of party affiliation. New research from the University of Georgia suggests age and…

11 months ago

SARS-CoV-2 infection can damage cells lining blood vessels in the brain

SARS-CoV-2 infection can trigger the production of immune molecules that damage cells lining blood vessels in the brain, causing platelets…

11 months ago

COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in the United States in both 2020 and 2021

The FINANCIAL -- COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States between March 2020 and October…

11 months ago

Deaths involving COVID-19 increased in the UK

In the UK, there were 346 deaths involving COVID-19 registered in the week ending 24 June 2022, an increase from…

11 months ago