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A study in China supported by PHE and PHW has shown that smokers are 14 times more likely to experience severe Coronavirus symptoms. This has led Public Health Wales to say “there has never been a more important time to stop smoking”. This also means children who inhale smoke passively are more likely to become…
Experts have said that giving out “immunity certificates” to those who have had the virus is potentially dangerous. Matt Hancock said last night that the UK, by the end of April, will conduct 100,000 Coronavirus tests a day. This would include a combination of tests, tests foe those who believe they’re infected and antibody tests…
An ex-WHO official has said that Coronavirus will “burn out” in the UK due to social distancing. Previous estimates indicated that 2.6 people would be infected from one host, but after social distancing measures were imposed, that number seems to have dropped to around 0.62. Keeping the number under 1 is crucial for eradicating the…
Should we all wear more face masks? This is a question being asked by a panel of WHO officials. They will take into account many factors to see if face masks are a good idea or not, as a study in the USA suggests that coughs and sneezes can be projected from 6-8 meters away…
Professors and officials have said that Coronavirus hospital admissions in the UK are “slowing”, suggesting social distancing is working. A Coronavirus antibody test, which will test to see if you’ve had the virus and recovered, will be available “hopefully days rather than weeks” and will be primarily used in London, for now. Professor Ferguson, a…
Boris Johnson’s advisor, Dominic Cummings, is self isolating after showing symptoms of the Coronavirus. As you may know, the PM and the health secretary were diagnosed with the virus a few days ago, and now Boris’ advisor is self isolating over worries he may have it too. No 10 says he is remaining “in contact”…
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