covid

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

More exercise linked to less-severe COVID-19 outcomes

The FINANCIAL -- Kaiser Permanente study shows that exercise is associated with lower rates of hospitalization or death after infection…

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

China: Domestic and External Conditions are Leading to Weakened Economic Outlook

The FINANCIAL -- Economic activity in China continues to track the ups and downs of the pandemic—outbreaks and growth slowdowns have…

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

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

More than 10 million children were affected by COVID-19-associated parental and caregiver deaths

The FINANCIAL -- According to a new modelling study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, the number of children estimated to have…

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

UK: 7 in 10 report taking extra measures to protect against COVID-19

The FINANCIAL -- Of people in England who had previously been required to isolate because of coronavirus (COVID-19), 70% reported…

11 months ago

Higher rate of COVID-19 death before vaccination linked to certain common inflammatory immune conditions

The FINANCIAL -- People with certain inflammatory immune conditions affecting the joints, bowel and skin, such as rheumatoid arthritis, may have…

12 months ago

Don’t let latest COVID surge overshadow progress, says Hanage

Epidemiologist explains how to stay on guard against subvariants, noting role of protective measures in transition to new pandemic phase…

12 months ago

The price of pre-pandemic lifestyle

When all restrictions are lifted, simulation study predicts COVID-19 deaths will eventually rebound. As COVID numbers fall and mandates lift, the…

1 year ago

People in Deprivation with poorer lifestyle factors at most risk for COVID-19

Unhealthy lifestyles are associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19, but risks are highest in the most economically disadvantaged,…

1 year ago

New COVID-19 roadmap: Four takeaways

Each new phase of this pandemic has presented something distinct to cope with and understand. In the United States, the…

1 year ago