All COVID-19 articles
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NICE guidelineNICE managing COVID-19 guideline
Summary of NICE guidance on the management of COVID-19 in children, young people, and adults in primary care settings
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Fourth mRNA vaccine dose shown to give ‘substantial’ immunity boost
A new study from the COV-BOOST trial has found that a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine provides a substantial boost to both antibody and cellular immunity
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WHO publishes a global report on infection prevention and control
The report gives a situation analysis of IPC programmes across the world, including data from recent World Health Organization research
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Life-saving COVID-19 treatment rolled out by NHS
A life-saving drug, typically used to treat arthritis, is now available to treat hospitalised COVID-19 patients
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Severe COVID-19 can cause lasting cognitive and mental health problems
A new study has reported that cognitive impairment from severe COVID-19 is equivalent to 20 years of ageing
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA IPC for seasonal respiratory infections guideline
Covering the infection prevention and control principles required to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses for winter 2021–2022
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Only one in four feel fully recovered following COVID-19 hospitalisation
Being female, obese, and having had mechanical ventilation in hospital are all associated with being less likely to feel fully recovered 1 year after COVID-19 hospitalisation
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UKHSA advises GP practices to end physical distancing measures
The UK Health Security Agency has updated its infection prevention and control guidance, suggesting a return to ‘pre-pandemic physical distancing in all areas’
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Valneva’s COVID-19 vaccine has been granted UK regulatory approval
The VLA2001 vaccine developed by French firm Valneva becomes the sixth COVID-19 vaccine to be granted regulatory approval in the UK
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Health leaders accuse the Government of losing interest in NHS COVID pressures
The Government has left the health service to cope with a surge in demand as cases spike, health leaders have warned
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Thousands to receive Paxlovid via antiviral COVID-19 study
People at high risk of developing severe disease after testing positive for COVID-19 will now have access to another antiviral, through a large UK study
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA staff with symptoms of a respiratory infection guideline
Covering the management of healthcare staff with symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19 and positive COVID-19 test results
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Warning: NHS in England ‘running hot’
On 7 April 2022, Stephen Powis, NHS Medical Director, said that 94% of hospital beds were currently occupied
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COVID-19 prevalence in England at record high
The latest preliminary surveillance data from the REACT-1 study suggest that, as of 1 March 2022, around one in 16 people were testing positive for COVID-19
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’Pandemic is not over’ Dame Harries warns as Government releases living with COVID-19 guidance
The updated guidance, published by the UKHSA, focuses on protecting those who are most at risk from the virus
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Deadline approaching for the Government to clarify the future of COVID-19 testing for healthcare staff
According to the BMA, requiring staff to pay for their own lateral flow tests amounts to a ‘tax on work’, exacerbated by a steep rise in the cost of living
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Experts urge COVID-19 inquiry to include the effect on children
A group of 50 clinicians and scientists has urged the COVID-19 public inquiry to include how the Government handled children during the pandemic in its investigation
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NHS to roll out spring COVID booster vaccinations
The NHS vaccination programme will enter a new phase this week as the spring booster campaign begins
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA COVID-19 vaccination guidance
A concise summary of guidance for healthcare professionals about the COVID-19 vaccination programme
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Pressure on the NHS is mounting again as COVID-19 case rates continue to rise
According to the UKHSA, the rise in cases has been accompanied by an increase in hospitalisations, but a decline in the number of COVID-19-related deaths
