Coronavirus News

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Leeds offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for students

Published
Wednesday 25th November, 2020
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Coronavirus
University

The University is offering free and fast asymptomatic coronavirus tests on campus for students who are leaving their university accommodation for the winter break.

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Universities unite over global climate challenges

Published
Thursday 19th November, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
Global
Environment

A global coalition of leading climate research universities has urged world leaders to act now to avoid catastrophic environmental consequences.

Suki Lee, a research student at Leeds at the Alderley Pak Lighthouse Lab

Waves of praise for Lighthouse Labs scientists

Published
Tuesday 17th November, 2020
Categories
Health
Science
Coronavirus

University staff and students have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire, a key part of the Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy.

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Cancers detected early thanks to pioneering trial

Published
Friday 13th November, 2020
Categories
Science
Coronavirus
Health

A lung cancer trial aiming to detect disease in higher risk patients before they show symptoms has caught dozens of cases early.

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Learning lessons from lockdown school closures

Published
Thursday 22nd October, 2020
Categories
Health
Coronavirus
Society & Politics

Schools are being urged to support a study to help determine the effect of the national lockdown on children’s learning.

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Research to understand COVID-19 spread on public transport

Published
Wednesday 21st October, 2020
Categories
Science
Health
Coronavirus

A major scientific study has been launched to understand the risks of COVID-19 transmission on buses and trains - and to identify the best measures to control it.

A medic using a syringe to administer a vaccine into a patient's upper arm.

COVID-19 vaccine trial begins in Leeds

Published
Wednesday 14th October, 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
Science
Health

Hundreds of volunteers from the region are taking part in a study to test the effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The device worn on the wrist, similar to a wristwatch, that registers when wearers come into contact with each other.

Can wearable technology help care homes save lives?

Published
Friday 9th October, 2020
Categories
Technology
Coronavirus

Wearable digital devices are to be trialled in care homes to establish whether the technology can help reduce covid-19 infections and prevent deaths.