COVID-19
— A new study finds that the cognitive loss from severe COVID is the same as losing 10 IQ points.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
COVID-19
— A new study finds that the cognitive loss from severe COVID is the same as losing 10 IQ points.
COVID-19 & Government Response
— The Government’s shambolic COVID testing programme was described as ‘unlegit’ and ‘no way to do business’ in explosive emails revealed at the High Court yesterday.
What The Experts Say
— The views of experts and health professionals on the consequences of ending free testing, “living with the virus”, the situation with long COVID, and the “herd immunity” myth.
Testimony
— Kim Wareham’s daughter is 10. After successfully protecting her against the virus for two years, omicron finally got her. Through her testimony, she wants people to know what her suffering has been like and that COVID-19 for children is not mild.
COVID-19
— We can’t say whether longer Omicron survivability on surfaces relates to a greater risk of infection. But it is of public health significance to know that wiping down surfaces and hand sanitising with disinfectants are effective methods of killing live virus.
COVID-19
— Whether repeated COVID-19 vaccine injections may lead to a phenomenon called “immune exhaustion” is a possibility that needs further study.
Analysis
— We asked over 1,000 people whether the lifting of restrictions in England signals the end of the pandemic – the majority thought it didn’t.
Health
— A number of recent studies indicate people who have had COVID are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes.
COMMENT
— Focusing mainly on therapeutics and vaccines, without attempting prevention of transmission at a population level, is flawed public health.
COVID-19
— More than 1,000 cases of omicron XE have been detected in the UK so far. But we shouldn’t be seriously concerned at this stage.
COVID-19
— Our best chance of limiting the emergence of new recombinant COVID variants is to limit the spread of infections, using public health measures to slow and suppress the virus.
COVID-19
— Governments and pharmaceutical companies need to work together in a better way, to deliver vaccines “to every person, everywhere” – not simply in the wealthiest nations — UN chief.
COVID-19
— Severe COVID disease is rare in children, but high case numbers are seeing more kids being affected. There is no such thing as a “mild hospitalisation”, especially when it’s your child on the ward.
Petition
— In just 24 hours, the majority of people in England will no longer be able to get free COVID tests. John Puntis, retired Doctor and co-chair of Keep NHS Public is urging the government to rethink this policy.
Analysis
— The virus is still a threat. Be kind to yourself and others if you catch it because people will continue to get severely ill and die from COVID.
What The Experts Say
— The views of experts and health professionals on whether there is cause for concern as COVID case numbers are rising again, the risk of a new variant to show up, the situation in schools and long COVID.
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