Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Staying safe on your staycation
With the weather warming up and holidays abroad still uncertain, many of us are planning a staycation this year. In this week’s article, we discuss everything from where you can visit to what to pack, to help you stay safe on your staycation. Where can I go on holiday? Coronavirus is continuing to spread in…
Read MoreCovid Anxiety Syndrome and how to manage it
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease across England, mental health experts are noticing an emerging phenomenon – anxiety about life after coronavirus. In this week’s article, we discuss what exactly is Covid Anxiety Syndrome and how to manage it. COVID-19’s impact on mental wellbeing The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives in…
Read MoreThe impact of Clinell Universal on reducing SARS-CoV-2 contamination in England’s hospitals
PHE have recently published a multi-centre study of SARS-CoV-2 contamination of surfaces and air in England. Where was the study undertaken? The study was undertaken in 8 hospitals in England during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sampling: Sampling of surfaces and air was undertaken around patients who were known to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, including…
Read MoreTop 5 coronavirus vaccine FAQs answered
In this week’s article, GAMA’s IPC experts set the record straight by answering your top five FAQs about the coronavirus vaccines. Coronavirus vaccine update: This week, we were delighted to see that UK had vaccinated more than 10 million people. The speed at which the vaccines have been developed and tested is remarkable, and we…
Read MoreIs asymptomatic transmission the major driver of the COVID-19 pandemic?
In this week’s research article, we discuss whether asymptomatic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is the major driver of the COVID-19 pandemic. The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread readily during close contact. The extent to which asymptomatic infection (that is, an infection without symptoms) drives transmission is important but not clear. Evidence suggests that…
Read MoreThe SARS-CoV-2 variant: a briefing
Recently, it has become clear that a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) has emerged. This variant is spreading quicker than other types of SARS-CoV-2 but does not seem to cause more serious disease. However, increased transmission alone means more people becoming infected and more pressure on hospitals. Viruses mutate – it’s…
Read MoreHow to clean your home to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Due to the new strain of the COVID-19 virus, many of us are facing tighter restrictions and spending more time at home. With this in mind, we look at how keeping your home clean can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. From targeting frequently touched surfaces to wiping in an “S” shape, here’s how to…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine
If you’ve been keeping your eyes on the news this week, you may have seen the UK’s roll out of the new COVID-19 vaccine. However, you may be wondering how does the vaccine actually work? Or are there any side effects? In our latest article, we’ve put together a quick rundown on what you need…
Read More28 Australian Societies provide consensus on COVID-19 guidelines
Sourcing up-to-date reliable information on COVID-19 management and treatment can be difficult. There are so many different sources of information, from peer-reviewed journals, mainstream media, social media, peers, media statements and ‘preprints’ – or non-peer reviewed journal articles. What makes this even more complicated is the potential bias associated with some of these sources of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 transmission: droplet, contact, or aerosol?
There has been lots of recent controversy about the transmission route(s) of COVID-19. Some argue that, like influenza, droplet transmission is the most important route. Others that contact transmission is most important. And others still that aerosol transmission is the key – and that this has been underplayed, so fuelling the pandemic. There is undoubtedly…
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