The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released* a statistical bulletin estimating the risk of all-cause and cardiac death in … read more
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released* the final COVID-19 Infection Survey data set. Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter, … read more
A study published in the European Respiratory Journal looks at monocyte function and long COVID lung symptoms in hospitalised COVID … read more
A press release from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced that data collection for the COVID-19 Infection Survey … read more
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ looks at mental health symptoms before and during the covid-19 pandemic. … read more
A conference abstract (not a published paper) presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) annual … read more
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) statement on spring 2023 COVID-19 vaccinations has been published. Dr Catherine Hyams, PostDoctoral … read more
FBI director Christopher Wray weighed in on the debate over the origins of SARS-CoV-2 during his appearance on Fox News. … read more
Two studies published in BMJ Medicine look at COVID-19 vaccination and long COVID. Dr Catherine Hyams, PostDoctoral Clinical Research … read more
According to news articles, the report from the US Energy Department suggests a lab leak is most likely, but with … read more
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published draft guidance on the drug Evusheld for adults who … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at children and young people in the US from 0 to 19 … read more
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular disease prevention and management, … read more
A study published in the BMJ, looks at long covid outcomes at one year after mild SARS-CoV-2 infection in Israel. … read more
In case useful for journalists covering Andrew Bridgen’s suspension. Prof Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, … read more
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), have released the latest data for deaths in England and Wales. Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter, … read more
Here are some comments from scientists on the XBB.1.5 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in case useful. Prof Francois Balloux, Professor … read more
The government has announced precautionary and temporary measures to improve COVID surveillance from China as COVID cases rise in China … read more
After being authorised for use in the UK, the antiviral molnupiravir is being evaluated as part of the Platform Adaptive … read more
Results from the PANORAMIC trial looking at the use of molnupiravir as early COVID-19 treatment for adults at increased risk … read more