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Even vaccinating 100 percent of the population may not be enough to eradicate COVID-19 once ‘super-covid’ variants become dominant in the US, a new study suggests. Because the more infectious variant means each new case leads to a greater number of cases, vaccines – even the most effective ones – may not be able to … Read more
The super-infectious mutant strain of coronavirus that was first detected in Kent has spread to at least 60 other countries, the World Health Organization said today. Cases of the B.1.1.7 variant, sometimes known as VOC 202012/01, have been reported in most of continental Europe, as well as in nations further afield including the US, Australia, India, … Read more
Wearing face masks DOES stop the spread of Covid-19 and TRIPLES the chance of keeping the coronavirus R rate below 1, study finds US researchers gave a questionnaire to more than 300,000 people in 50 states Increase of 10% in people wearing masks makes it 3x more likely R is less than 1 Experts add that wearing … Read more
Dr Paul Offit (pictured) says he believes the U.S. can get the coronavirus pandemic under control by June A public health expert claims the U.S. may be able to control the spread of the novel coronavirus by this summer. Despite America recording its highest single-day death toll with more than 4,300 fatalities, Dr Paul Offit … Read more
A common parasite spread by cats may increase your risk of developing brain cancer, scientists have warned. The parasite, called toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), is usually spread to humans through contact with cat faeces, or by eating undercooked meat. Most people who become infected with the parasite are not aware of it, and will not … Read more
A new diet programme designed specifically for people over 40 claims to help shift that stubborn midlife weight around the middle. British food and lifestyle writer Sam Rice created the Midlife Method after noticing that weight started accumulating around her middle once she hit her 40s, a trend that will be familiar to many readers … Read more
No firm evidence that closing schools reduces the spread of coronavirus, say leading British scientists Prime Minister made a U-turn just 24 hours after he insisted schools were safe Government is set to review the closures in mid-February, ahead of the half-term The review of studies was carried out by respected doctors and academics By … Read more
Footballers have been warned to stop hugging during goal celebrations and after matches and to observe social distancing on the pitch, in an attempt to slow the rapid spread of coronavirus in clubs. The edict comes after intense celebrations at high profile games, including a huge group hug among Manchester City ‘s players after they knocked … Read more
More than half of all coronavirus transmission comes from patients who are asymptomatic, a new report reveals. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) looked at a model in which people with COVID-19 were at their most infectious on day five of their illness. They found that a total of 59 percent … Read more
Putting young people first for the vaccine can slow the spread of Covid-19 because most elderly people ar already shielding, writes Professor ANGUS DALGLEISH By Professor Angus Dalgleish For The Daily Mail Published: 23:05 GMT, 6 January 2021 | Updated: 00:11 GMT, 7 January 2021 Professor Angus Dalgleish (pictured) said: ‘The administration of the jabs … Read more