COVID-19 recovery choices shape future climate
A post-lockdown economic recovery plan that incorporates and emphasises climate-friendly choices could help significantly in the battle against global warming, according to a new study.
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Having a heart attack during the peak of the pandemic - how the NHS coped
The death rate for patients who experienced what is normally a lower-risk heart attack rose sharply during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of NHS data.
Robots join the frontline fight against coronavirus
Field tests have begun using intelligent robots to prevent the spread of coronavirus in busy public spaces.
Predicting crime patterns as UK emerges from lockdown
Police may be able to predict changes in crime patterns as coronavirus lockdown rules get relaxed.
Thousands missed heart attack treatment during pandemic
A third of people with heart attacks may not have gone to hospital at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aerosol transmission may spread COVID-19
The World Health Organisation needs to recognise that coronavirus might be spread by tiny respiratory droplets that remain in the air for prolonged periods, say leading academics.
Booting up a virtual International Medieval Congress
The International Medieval Congress (IMC) – the biggest academic event of its kind in Europe – starts today. And for the first time it will be entirely online.
Vital study into coronavirus transmission
Scientists from the University of Leeds are to study live virus excretion in faeces to understand more about the spread of SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus responsible for the pandemic.
Study confirms "classic" symptoms of COVID-19
A persistent cough and fever have been confirmed as the most prevalent symptoms associated with COVID-19, according to a major review of the scientific literature.
'Relatively rare' cases - the children critically ill with COVID-19
Figures just published reveal the number of children in the UK who were in paediatric intensive care units with COVID-19.