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Transmission of Covid from mothers to newborns is ‘rare’

The risk of women passing on Covid-19 to their newborn babies is “low”, according to a new study. The chance of transmitting the virus while pregnant, during labour, or after the baby is born is less than 2%, researchers said. When proper preventive ...

17 Mar 2022 at 00:55

Changes in brain structure after Covid-19 described in new research paper

Changes to the human brain following a Covid-19 infection have been described in a new paper. Researchers investigated the changes in the brains of 785 UK Biobank participants aged 51–81 who had two brain scans, on average 38 months apart, and also ...

08 Mar 2022 at 00:25

Jabs for children aged five to 11 ‘may reduce risks of a new variant’

Vaccines for children aged five to 11 “may reduce the risks children may face in a possible future wave of this or another variant”, one expert has said. Experts on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended that ...

16 Feb 2022 at 21:25

Northern Ireland

‘Substantial number’ of children likely to get Covid as schools return

A “substantial number” of children are likely to contract Covid-19 as pupils return to school in Northern Ireland, the chief scientific adviser has said. Professor Ian Young also told MLAs that current daily Covid figures are no longer a ...

06 Jan 2022 at 18:55

Origins of virus responsible for Covid-19 traced to horseshoe bats

The origins of the virus responsible for Covid-19 have been “unambiguously” traced to horseshoe bats, according to a new study. However, scientists said that “dramatically more wildlife sampling” is needed to pinpoint the creature that ...

09 Feb 2022 at 16:25

Covid-19 can remain on some groceries for days – study

Experts say the virus that causes Covid-19 can live on some ready-to-eat groceries for days. But the scientists have advised the risk to consumers remains very low. The tests were carried out for the Food Standards Agency in a ...

02 Dec 2022 at 06:40

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Body’s defences against common cold could help ward off Covid-19, study finds

Some of the body’s defences generated after an infection of the common cold could help to ward off the virus that causes Covid-19, researchers have said. A small study found that people with high levels of T cells – generated ...

10 Jan 2022 at 14:25

Long Covid brain fog similar to ageing a decade, researchers say

Brain fog associated with long Covid is comparable to ageing 10 years, researchers have suggested. A study by King’s College London explored the impact of long Covid on thinking and memory skills for a paper published in ...

21 Jul 2023 at 13:23

Measures such as lockdowns and masks ‘unequivocally reduced Covid infections’

Measures taken during the Covid-19 pandemic such as social distancing and wearing face masks “unequivocally” reduced the spread of infections, a new report has found. Experts looked at how effective non-pharmaceutical ...

24 Aug 2023 at 00:01

‘Flu is back’ – scientists warn of risk to NHS as data shows early rise in cases

Scientists say “flu is back” after a hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic – and the NHS will be under increased pressure because of it. Experts have urged those eligible to take up their offer of a flu jab as ...

02 Nov 2022 at 15:11

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