Depression Remains Overlooked and Underfunded; Experts Call to Reduce Global Burden 16/02/2022 Raisa Santos With about half of people suffering from depression in high income countries untreated or undiagnosed, with this number rising to 80-90% in low- and middle-income countries, a Lancet and World Psychiatric Association Commission have called for a unified response against this global crisis to reduce the burden of depression. Depression is estimated to impact 5% […] Continue reading -> More People Died of Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ than HIV/AIDS in 2019; Sub-Saharan Africa Worst Affected 20/01/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections killed 1.27 million people in the world in 2019, according to a one-of-a-kind study in The Lancet. According to the study, led by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, with dozens of authors worldwide, the increased resistance of many common pathogens to treatment, known as […] Continue reading -> Urban Air Pollution Responsible for Nearly 2 Million Excess Deaths in 2019, Says Study 06/01/2022 Raisa Santos Almost nine out of ten (86%) people living in urban areas across the globe, or 2.5 billion people, are exposed to unhealthy particulate matter levels, leading to the 1.8 million excess deaths in cities globally in 2019, in a study that examined urban air pollution and related mortality trends in over 13,000 cities globally. The […] Continue reading -> India’s Covaxin Vaccine Shows 77.8% Efficacy in Interim Phase 3 Results 11/11/2021 Raisa Santos Following World Health Organization approval last week, interim data from a phase 3 trial of BBV152, a COVID-19 vaccine developed in India, reports 77.8% efficacy against symptomatic COVID-19. The study, published in The Lancet, indicated that BBV152 induced a robust antibody response, with the majority of adverse events, including headache, fatigue, fever, and pain at […] Continue reading -> Global Increase of Mental Disorders Due to COVID-19 Pandemic 11/10/2021 Raisa Santos The most systematic study to date of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on mental health suggests that it has caused an additional 53 million cases of major depressive disorder, 76 million cases of anxiety across 204 countries in 2020 alone, according to a new Lancet study. The study, published just ahead of World Mental Health Day, […] Continue reading -> Every 12 Seconds, a Child Loses Their Caregiver to COVID-19 21/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin An estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent, grandparent, or caregiver due to COVID-19, according to a new study published in The Lancet on Tuesday. The study, which was conducted by international researchers, including scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the University of […] Continue reading -> COVAX Shortcomings Under Microscope Ahead of Gavi, Vaccine Alliance Board Meeting 22/06/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Svĕt Lustig Vijay As the board of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance is set to meet this Wednesday and Thursday, the COVAX global vaccine facility – a cornerstone of the global health sector response on vaccine access – is coming under increased fire for its shortcomings. A bitter opinion piece by Médecins Sans Frontières, published today, has called for […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine Effective Against Variants – Moderna Booster Shows Promise 07/05/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Pfizer on Friday became the first pharma company to apply for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA. The announcement also followed the publication of two studies which found that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is highly effective against two major SARS-CoV2 variants of concern. Moderna plans to follow suit […] Continue reading -> Countries That Aimed For COVID ‘Elimination’ Instead Of ‘Mitigation’ Fared Better In Pandemic 29/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin A handful of five countries that forcefully acted to eliminate COVID-19 transmission fared better over the duration of the pandemic than others – experiencing far fewer deaths, faster economic recovery, and the preservation of a greater range of personal liberties, according to a sweeping review, published in The Lancet on Thursday. The review of policies […] Continue reading -> Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
More People Died of Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ than HIV/AIDS in 2019; Sub-Saharan Africa Worst Affected 20/01/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections killed 1.27 million people in the world in 2019, according to a one-of-a-kind study in The Lancet. According to the study, led by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, with dozens of authors worldwide, the increased resistance of many common pathogens to treatment, known as […] Continue reading -> Urban Air Pollution Responsible for Nearly 2 Million Excess Deaths in 2019, Says Study 06/01/2022 Raisa Santos Almost nine out of ten (86%) people living in urban areas across the globe, or 2.5 billion people, are exposed to unhealthy particulate matter levels, leading to the 1.8 million excess deaths in cities globally in 2019, in a study that examined urban air pollution and related mortality trends in over 13,000 cities globally. The […] Continue reading -> India’s Covaxin Vaccine Shows 77.8% Efficacy in Interim Phase 3 Results 11/11/2021 Raisa Santos Following World Health Organization approval last week, interim data from a phase 3 trial of BBV152, a COVID-19 vaccine developed in India, reports 77.8% efficacy against symptomatic COVID-19. The study, published in The Lancet, indicated that BBV152 induced a robust antibody response, with the majority of adverse events, including headache, fatigue, fever, and pain at […] Continue reading -> Global Increase of Mental Disorders Due to COVID-19 Pandemic 11/10/2021 Raisa Santos The most systematic study to date of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on mental health suggests that it has caused an additional 53 million cases of major depressive disorder, 76 million cases of anxiety across 204 countries in 2020 alone, according to a new Lancet study. The study, published just ahead of World Mental Health Day, […] Continue reading -> Every 12 Seconds, a Child Loses Their Caregiver to COVID-19 21/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin An estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent, grandparent, or caregiver due to COVID-19, according to a new study published in The Lancet on Tuesday. The study, which was conducted by international researchers, including scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the University of […] Continue reading -> COVAX Shortcomings Under Microscope Ahead of Gavi, Vaccine Alliance Board Meeting 22/06/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Svĕt Lustig Vijay As the board of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance is set to meet this Wednesday and Thursday, the COVAX global vaccine facility – a cornerstone of the global health sector response on vaccine access – is coming under increased fire for its shortcomings. A bitter opinion piece by Médecins Sans Frontières, published today, has called for […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine Effective Against Variants – Moderna Booster Shows Promise 07/05/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Pfizer on Friday became the first pharma company to apply for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA. The announcement also followed the publication of two studies which found that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is highly effective against two major SARS-CoV2 variants of concern. Moderna plans to follow suit […] Continue reading -> Countries That Aimed For COVID ‘Elimination’ Instead Of ‘Mitigation’ Fared Better In Pandemic 29/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin A handful of five countries that forcefully acted to eliminate COVID-19 transmission fared better over the duration of the pandemic than others – experiencing far fewer deaths, faster economic recovery, and the preservation of a greater range of personal liberties, according to a sweeping review, published in The Lancet on Thursday. The review of policies […] Continue reading -> Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Urban Air Pollution Responsible for Nearly 2 Million Excess Deaths in 2019, Says Study 06/01/2022 Raisa Santos Almost nine out of ten (86%) people living in urban areas across the globe, or 2.5 billion people, are exposed to unhealthy particulate matter levels, leading to the 1.8 million excess deaths in cities globally in 2019, in a study that examined urban air pollution and related mortality trends in over 13,000 cities globally. The […] Continue reading -> India’s Covaxin Vaccine Shows 77.8% Efficacy in Interim Phase 3 Results 11/11/2021 Raisa Santos Following World Health Organization approval last week, interim data from a phase 3 trial of BBV152, a COVID-19 vaccine developed in India, reports 77.8% efficacy against symptomatic COVID-19. The study, published in The Lancet, indicated that BBV152 induced a robust antibody response, with the majority of adverse events, including headache, fatigue, fever, and pain at […] Continue reading -> Global Increase of Mental Disorders Due to COVID-19 Pandemic 11/10/2021 Raisa Santos The most systematic study to date of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on mental health suggests that it has caused an additional 53 million cases of major depressive disorder, 76 million cases of anxiety across 204 countries in 2020 alone, according to a new Lancet study. The study, published just ahead of World Mental Health Day, […] Continue reading -> Every 12 Seconds, a Child Loses Their Caregiver to COVID-19 21/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin An estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent, grandparent, or caregiver due to COVID-19, according to a new study published in The Lancet on Tuesday. The study, which was conducted by international researchers, including scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the University of […] Continue reading -> COVAX Shortcomings Under Microscope Ahead of Gavi, Vaccine Alliance Board Meeting 22/06/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Svĕt Lustig Vijay As the board of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance is set to meet this Wednesday and Thursday, the COVAX global vaccine facility – a cornerstone of the global health sector response on vaccine access – is coming under increased fire for its shortcomings. A bitter opinion piece by Médecins Sans Frontières, published today, has called for […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine Effective Against Variants – Moderna Booster Shows Promise 07/05/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Pfizer on Friday became the first pharma company to apply for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA. The announcement also followed the publication of two studies which found that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is highly effective against two major SARS-CoV2 variants of concern. Moderna plans to follow suit […] Continue reading -> Countries That Aimed For COVID ‘Elimination’ Instead Of ‘Mitigation’ Fared Better In Pandemic 29/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin A handful of five countries that forcefully acted to eliminate COVID-19 transmission fared better over the duration of the pandemic than others – experiencing far fewer deaths, faster economic recovery, and the preservation of a greater range of personal liberties, according to a sweeping review, published in The Lancet on Thursday. The review of policies […] Continue reading -> Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
India’s Covaxin Vaccine Shows 77.8% Efficacy in Interim Phase 3 Results 11/11/2021 Raisa Santos Following World Health Organization approval last week, interim data from a phase 3 trial of BBV152, a COVID-19 vaccine developed in India, reports 77.8% efficacy against symptomatic COVID-19. The study, published in The Lancet, indicated that BBV152 induced a robust antibody response, with the majority of adverse events, including headache, fatigue, fever, and pain at […] Continue reading -> Global Increase of Mental Disorders Due to COVID-19 Pandemic 11/10/2021 Raisa Santos The most systematic study to date of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on mental health suggests that it has caused an additional 53 million cases of major depressive disorder, 76 million cases of anxiety across 204 countries in 2020 alone, according to a new Lancet study. The study, published just ahead of World Mental Health Day, […] Continue reading -> Every 12 Seconds, a Child Loses Their Caregiver to COVID-19 21/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin An estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent, grandparent, or caregiver due to COVID-19, according to a new study published in The Lancet on Tuesday. The study, which was conducted by international researchers, including scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the University of […] Continue reading -> COVAX Shortcomings Under Microscope Ahead of Gavi, Vaccine Alliance Board Meeting 22/06/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Svĕt Lustig Vijay As the board of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance is set to meet this Wednesday and Thursday, the COVAX global vaccine facility – a cornerstone of the global health sector response on vaccine access – is coming under increased fire for its shortcomings. A bitter opinion piece by Médecins Sans Frontières, published today, has called for […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine Effective Against Variants – Moderna Booster Shows Promise 07/05/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Pfizer on Friday became the first pharma company to apply for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA. The announcement also followed the publication of two studies which found that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is highly effective against two major SARS-CoV2 variants of concern. Moderna plans to follow suit […] Continue reading -> Countries That Aimed For COVID ‘Elimination’ Instead Of ‘Mitigation’ Fared Better In Pandemic 29/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin A handful of five countries that forcefully acted to eliminate COVID-19 transmission fared better over the duration of the pandemic than others – experiencing far fewer deaths, faster economic recovery, and the preservation of a greater range of personal liberties, according to a sweeping review, published in The Lancet on Thursday. The review of policies […] Continue reading -> Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Global Increase of Mental Disorders Due to COVID-19 Pandemic 11/10/2021 Raisa Santos The most systematic study to date of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on mental health suggests that it has caused an additional 53 million cases of major depressive disorder, 76 million cases of anxiety across 204 countries in 2020 alone, according to a new Lancet study. The study, published just ahead of World Mental Health Day, […] Continue reading -> Every 12 Seconds, a Child Loses Their Caregiver to COVID-19 21/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin An estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent, grandparent, or caregiver due to COVID-19, according to a new study published in The Lancet on Tuesday. The study, which was conducted by international researchers, including scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the University of […] Continue reading -> COVAX Shortcomings Under Microscope Ahead of Gavi, Vaccine Alliance Board Meeting 22/06/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Svĕt Lustig Vijay As the board of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance is set to meet this Wednesday and Thursday, the COVAX global vaccine facility – a cornerstone of the global health sector response on vaccine access – is coming under increased fire for its shortcomings. A bitter opinion piece by Médecins Sans Frontières, published today, has called for […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine Effective Against Variants – Moderna Booster Shows Promise 07/05/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Pfizer on Friday became the first pharma company to apply for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA. The announcement also followed the publication of two studies which found that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is highly effective against two major SARS-CoV2 variants of concern. Moderna plans to follow suit […] Continue reading -> Countries That Aimed For COVID ‘Elimination’ Instead Of ‘Mitigation’ Fared Better In Pandemic 29/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin A handful of five countries that forcefully acted to eliminate COVID-19 transmission fared better over the duration of the pandemic than others – experiencing far fewer deaths, faster economic recovery, and the preservation of a greater range of personal liberties, according to a sweeping review, published in The Lancet on Thursday. The review of policies […] Continue reading -> Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Every 12 Seconds, a Child Loses Their Caregiver to COVID-19 21/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin An estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent, grandparent, or caregiver due to COVID-19, according to a new study published in The Lancet on Tuesday. The study, which was conducted by international researchers, including scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the University of […] Continue reading -> COVAX Shortcomings Under Microscope Ahead of Gavi, Vaccine Alliance Board Meeting 22/06/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Svĕt Lustig Vijay As the board of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance is set to meet this Wednesday and Thursday, the COVAX global vaccine facility – a cornerstone of the global health sector response on vaccine access – is coming under increased fire for its shortcomings. A bitter opinion piece by Médecins Sans Frontières, published today, has called for […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine Effective Against Variants – Moderna Booster Shows Promise 07/05/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Pfizer on Friday became the first pharma company to apply for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA. The announcement also followed the publication of two studies which found that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is highly effective against two major SARS-CoV2 variants of concern. Moderna plans to follow suit […] Continue reading -> Countries That Aimed For COVID ‘Elimination’ Instead Of ‘Mitigation’ Fared Better In Pandemic 29/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin A handful of five countries that forcefully acted to eliminate COVID-19 transmission fared better over the duration of the pandemic than others – experiencing far fewer deaths, faster economic recovery, and the preservation of a greater range of personal liberties, according to a sweeping review, published in The Lancet on Thursday. The review of policies […] Continue reading -> Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
COVAX Shortcomings Under Microscope Ahead of Gavi, Vaccine Alliance Board Meeting 22/06/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Svĕt Lustig Vijay As the board of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance is set to meet this Wednesday and Thursday, the COVAX global vaccine facility – a cornerstone of the global health sector response on vaccine access – is coming under increased fire for its shortcomings. A bitter opinion piece by Médecins Sans Frontières, published today, has called for […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine Effective Against Variants – Moderna Booster Shows Promise 07/05/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Pfizer on Friday became the first pharma company to apply for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA. The announcement also followed the publication of two studies which found that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is highly effective against two major SARS-CoV2 variants of concern. Moderna plans to follow suit […] Continue reading -> Countries That Aimed For COVID ‘Elimination’ Instead Of ‘Mitigation’ Fared Better In Pandemic 29/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin A handful of five countries that forcefully acted to eliminate COVID-19 transmission fared better over the duration of the pandemic than others – experiencing far fewer deaths, faster economic recovery, and the preservation of a greater range of personal liberties, according to a sweeping review, published in The Lancet on Thursday. The review of policies […] Continue reading -> Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Pfizer Vaccine Effective Against Variants – Moderna Booster Shows Promise 07/05/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Pfizer on Friday became the first pharma company to apply for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA. The announcement also followed the publication of two studies which found that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is highly effective against two major SARS-CoV2 variants of concern. Moderna plans to follow suit […] Continue reading -> Countries That Aimed For COVID ‘Elimination’ Instead Of ‘Mitigation’ Fared Better In Pandemic 29/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin A handful of five countries that forcefully acted to eliminate COVID-19 transmission fared better over the duration of the pandemic than others – experiencing far fewer deaths, faster economic recovery, and the preservation of a greater range of personal liberties, according to a sweeping review, published in The Lancet on Thursday. The review of policies […] Continue reading -> Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Countries That Aimed For COVID ‘Elimination’ Instead Of ‘Mitigation’ Fared Better In Pandemic 29/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin A handful of five countries that forcefully acted to eliminate COVID-19 transmission fared better over the duration of the pandemic than others – experiencing far fewer deaths, faster economic recovery, and the preservation of a greater range of personal liberties, according to a sweeping review, published in The Lancet on Thursday. The review of policies […] Continue reading -> Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Previous COVID-19 Infection Reduces Reinfection By 84%, Finds Lancet Study 12/04/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Previous infection with SARS-CoV2 induces effective immunity against future infections by 84% – but reinfection rate is still 16%, found a study published in The Lancet on Friday. This suggests that infection-induced immunity is similar to, or greater than, vaccine-associated immunity, said the authors. The SARS-CoV2 Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study involved 25,661 health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts