Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: 3,383 new lab-confirmed cases recorded
One further person has died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Monday, according to the Government, bringing the UK total to 127,782.
Press Association
Experts warn jabs giving ‘false sense of security’
The UK’s vaccination programme is offering a “false sense of security” amid a mounting third wave of infections, according to Government advisers who have called for next month’s unlocking to be delayed.
Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: UK death toll rises by 56
A further 56 people have died with a confirmed coronavirus infection, bringing the UK total to 135,203, according to the Government's Covid-19 dashboard.
Press Association
Death at Manston migrant facility may have been diphtheria, Home Office says
A man’s death at the Manston migrant processing centre may have been caused by a diphtheria infection, the Home Office has said.
Press Association
Funeral of five-year-old Strep A victim takes place
The funeral of five-year-old Stella-Lily McCorkindale takes place in Bromley Street, Belfast after a case of Strep A was reported at the primary school she attended.
Sky News
Scientists warn world on edge of post-antibiotic era as new superbugs develop that are resistent to antibiotics
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Press Association
'We'd all benefit' from circuit-breaker lockdown, says infectious diseases expert
The Government's latest approach to tackling the spread of Covid-19 in England could lead to a continuing increase in infections, while a circuit-breaker lockdown would benefit everyone, according to an expert in infectious diseases and...
Curated Video
Polymer coating repels bacteria which cause hospital infections
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A clinical study is underway to confirm whether a special bug resistant coating for medical devices can prevent hospital patients getting serious infections.
Scientist say the polymer coating...
Curated Video
Fact Check: “Flurona” Isn’t A Medical Diagnosis
The nickname "flurona" doesn't mean we have a new illness to worry about. A medical expert explains how co-infections work.
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Common virus that could have devastating symptoms
It's a common virus most people have never heard of because it's usually harmless.
But in rare cases, cytomegalovirus, or CMV, can be devastating for infants whose mothers were infected during pregnancy.
Erica Steadman didn't have any...
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Nearly 75% Of Americans Are Immune To The Omicron Variant
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, in conjunction with The Associated Press, released a study on COVID immunity.
Sky News
Fears virus becoming resistant to antibiotics
Fears virus becoming resistant to antibiotics
Curated Video
Secondary Infection Rarely Found In COVID-19 Patients
New studies suggest preventing secondary infection during hospital stays are especially important for COVID-19 patients.
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A new report says one out of 25 hospitalized patients gets a healthcare-associated infection, and one in nine of them dies. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and C. diff cause some of the most threatening infections. (March 26)
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A new report says one out of 25 hospitalized patients gets a healthcare-associated infection, and one in nine of them dies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the...
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Native American Tribes Cite Infrastructure Concerns Amid COVID-19
Native American communities are calling on Congress to address rapidly deteriorating infrastructure on tribal lands.
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Tenn. Doctor: Pneumonia Shouldn't Impede Clinton
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Bloomberg
Fauci on Possible Covid Surge, Waning Immunity, Funding
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top medical adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden, says a surge in Covid-19 cases is likely toward the end of the year and warns the U.S. will run out of tests, monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs if more...
Curated Video
How Do Antibody Testing and Antibody Treatments For COVID-19 Work?
Antibody testing and antibody serum has been mentioned a lot in the fight against COVID-19. Medically, how does it work?
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1st US Case of Resistance to Last Resort Drug
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus056427For the first time, a U.S. patient has found to be been infected with bacteria resistant to an antibiotic used as a last resort treatment, scientists said Thursday.The patient - a 49-year-old...
Sky News
Antibiotics resistance could become global crisis
Antibiotics resistance could become global crisis
Curated Video
How Do Antibody Testing and Antibody Treatments For COVID-19 Work?
Antibody testing and antibody serum has been mentioned a lot in the fight against COVID-19. Medically, how does it work?
Bloomberg
Epidemiologist Pushes Herd Immunity While Protecting Vulnerable
Oct.12 -- University of Oxford Professor of Theoretical Epidemiology Sunetra Gupta explains a proposal to protect vulnerable individuals from Covid-19 by achieving “population level immunity.” She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Sky News
Scientists Identify Virus Which Targets Bacteria Found In Hospitals
Scientists Identify Virus Which Targets Bacteria Found In Hospitals
Curated Video
Study: Prior COVID-19 Infection Protects Best Against Delta Variant
The study by New York and California health officials found that overcoming an infection protected better against Delta than vaccination.