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14.10.2022 / 21:13

UK study ties COVID-19 symptoms to worse mental health

An analysis of 11 longitudinal UK studies published today in The Lancet Psychiatry links symptomatic COVID-19 to psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and lower life satisfaction that didn't abate by 3 months.

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Everything you need to know about the new Covid strain Pirola

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve become accustomed to new variants of the virus emerging as it mutates and spreads. But last month, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that the BA.2.86 – since been named Pirola – has made its way to the UK and NHS officials have labelled it the “most concerning variant” since Omicron. It appears, say scientists, to carry a high number of 'mutations' in its spike protein so they're watching it carefully to see if it manages to evade the immune system.

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19.12.2021 / 17:37

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Lateral flow tests 'expire very quickly', public health expert warns

A public health expert has warned that lateral flow tests 'expire very quickly' and encouraged the government to update its guidance.

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Explainer: What is this new COVID-19 variant emerging in South Africa?

New COVID-19 variant identified in South Africa has scientists concerned Peacock also said there was no indication that the variant causes more lethal disease.Francois Balloux, director of the Genetics Institute at University College London, said the sharp rate of COVID-19 infections in South Africa, and particularly in Gauteng province, was concerning.“The biggest risk is that (this variant) is better at re-infecting people as well as being more transmissible and virulent,” he said in a statement.

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Studies elucidate poorly understood long COVID

Three new studies detail "long-haul" COVID-19, one finding 203 symptoms involving 10 organ systems, another showing that more than five coronavirus symptoms in the first week of infection portends a long disease course, and one finding few long-haul–like symptoms in children.

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Neurologic, psychiatric conditions common in COVID-19

Two new meta-analyses detail neurologic and psychiatric conditions in COVID-19 patients, one suggesting that symptoms such as fatigue and depression are common even in people with mild illness, and the other showing central and peripheral nervous system involvement in up to 36% of cases that increased the risk of hospitalization.

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News Scan for May 10, 2021

Mild COVID-19 infection was not linked to longer-term heart damage, according to a JACC Cardiovascular Imaging study late last week.University College London researchers matched 74 SARS-C

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as fourth wave still 'likely in UK'

Covid-19 could hit Scotland despite the vaccine rollout, one scientist warns. Professor Andrew Hayward said a fourth wave across all of the UK is 'still likely' as some people are still not vaccinated.

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Covid causes heart damage in many patients, alarming research suggests

Alarming new research has found many Covid patients tested had some form of heart damage.

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23.01.2021 / 16:13

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Scientist advising government calls for tougher coronavirus lockdown

coronavirus is seeking tougher lockdown restrictions, describing the current rules as "the the problem", not lack of compliance.

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Giving Covid vaccine to elderly will do little to stop spread, scientist warns

Vaccinating the elderly will do little to stop the spread of the virus, say some scientists.

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England lockdown may not be enough to tackle Covid variant, expert warns

A specialist in infectious diseases has said the new lockdown in England may not be enough to tackle the new coronavirus variant.

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Whole of UK should have lockdown in January 'to avoid Covid catastrophe,' expert claims

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxAn infectious disease expert has claimed the UK is in need of a January national lockdown to prevent a "catastrophe" at the start of 2021.Andrew Hayward, a member of the Government’s New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group, warned the UK is at risk of entering "dangerous new phase of the pandemic."He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme the country will need "decisive, early, national action" to prevent a "catastrophe" in January and February.The scientist, who is also a professor of infectious diseases epidemiology at University College London, said the increase in transmissibility means "previous levels of restrictions

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Doctors warn of 'concerning increase' in rare brain condition linked to coronavirus

A rare brain inflammation which is usually triggered by viral infections appears to be increasing in prevalence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, scientists have said.

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We may never find a successful coronavirus vaccine: UK official Alok Sharma

Business Secretary Alok Sharma also added that 'two of the world's frontrunners to develop a vaccine is right here in the UK, at the University of Oxford and Imperial College London

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Calculator shows how likely you are to die from coronavirus

A new online calculator has been created to warn people of their risk of dying from coronavirus, UK scientists have revealed.

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British Asian celebrities band together to create health advice video for Asian community

British Asian celebrities have banded together to create a health advice video targeting the Asian community amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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U.K. likely has Europe’s highest COVID-19 death rate, expert suspects

A leading public health expert said Friday that Britain likely has the highest coronavirus death rate in Europe due to what he described as “system errors,” while the government defended its record in responding to the pandemic.

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Formula 1 team is developing a breathing aid for coronavirus patients

A new breathing aid that should help keep Covid-19 patients out of intensive care has reportedly been developed by a group including University College London researchers and the Mercedes Formula One team.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0