Preventing a covid-19 pandemic
We need to think beyond containment
In the aftermath of the 2009 H1N1 global threat, the Department of Health’s pandemic preparedness planning team paid particular attention to the value, or otherwise, of containment as a strategy to prevent spread. In …
We now have the best evidence yet that everyone develops long-term coronavirus immunity after infection — and it’s not just about antibodies
Source: We now have the best evidence yet that everyone develops long-term coronavirus immunity after infection — and it’s not just about antibodies…
COVID-19 vaccines could become mandatory. Here’s how it might work.
Let’s see who is a crazy-tin-foil-hat-conspiracy-theorist today…
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After a COVID-19 vaccine is available, you may need to get inoculated to go to the office, attend a sporting event, or even get a seat at a restaurant.
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The five biggest coronavirus myths BUSTED! Exposing the fear mongering, propaganda and outright lies that are plaguing the world
By Peter Andrews, Irish science journalist and writer based in London. He has a background in the life sciences, and graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in genetics.
The coronavirus misinformation that scientists, politicians and media have…Addressing the Covid Narrative in Ireland with Dr Marcus De Brun
Source: Addressing the Covid Narrative in Ireland with Dr Marcus De Brun…
What is the medical impact of the lockdown?
Source: What is the medical impact of the lockdown?…
Sweden unveils ‘promising’ COVID-19 data as new cases plunge – BNN Bloomberg
As other countries face renewed outbreaks, Sweden’s latest COVID-19 figures suggest it’s rapidly bringing the virus under control.
Source: Sweden unveils ‘promising’ COVID-19 data as new cases plunge – BNN Bloomberg…
History to ‘vindicate Swedish COVID-19 strategy’
Sweden’s success shows the true cost of our arrogant, failed establishment
Shocking incompetence has unnecessarily wiped billions of pounds from the UK economy
ALLISTER HEATH 12 August 2020 • 9:30pm
So now we know: Sweden got it largely right, and the British establishment catastrophically wrong. Anders Tegnell, Stockholm’s epidemiologist-king, has pulled …
CDC: Over 25% of Young Americans Considered Suicide Due to the Pandemic
The US is going through a massive mental health crisis, according to a CDC study. Minority groups, caregivers, and essential workers are hit hardest.
Source: CDC: Over 25% of Young Americans Considered Suicide Due to the Pandemic…
COVID-19 – research evidence summaries
Here we provide a summary of key current evidence regarding COVID-19 in children and young people.
In children, the evidence is now clear that COVID-19 is associated with a considerably lower burden of morbidity and mortality compared to that seen …
Tuberculosis is the world’s deadliest infectious disease
As the coronavirus death toll mounts, global health authorities are reminding that tuberculosis is deadliest infectious disease in the world. Over a million deaths are reported every year.
Tuberculosis kills more people than any other infectious disease, according to information …