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The vaccine is still very likely to be protective in over-65s, even if efficacy in this age group is unknown.
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On the face of it, it seems like a good idea.
Protests have gone on throughout the pandemic, spreading the idea that the virus is a myth.
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If conspiracy theories are going mainstream, we have to start mainstreaming a response.
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Theories that antibodies affect the placenta are completely unfounded.
Be careful of interpreting incomplete vaccine data.
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Results from individual studies are very precise, and not always the best grounds for making policy decisions.
EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides: ‘We reject the logic of first come, first served.’
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Lower than expected deliveries of AstraZeneca vaccines are exposing the bloc’s slow rollout.
European Conmmission president Ursula von der Leyen is hitting out at AstraZeneca.
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The conflict shows just how high the political stakes are on all sides.
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Production limits the rate at which vaccines can be rolled out, and is at the heart of the current disagreements between the UK and EU.
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Studies have shown that highlighting individual responsibility isn’t quite as effective as it seems
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Neutralising antibodies aren’t the only game in town.
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The UK government has claimed the new British variant of the coronavirus may be 30% more deadly.
Israel’s fast-track vaccination programme is providing data for the world on efficacy.
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Israel is vaccinating its population at an impressive rate and sharing the data with the world. But at what price?
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Black patients were 30% and Asian patients 49% more likely to die within 30 days of hospital admission compared to patients from white backgrounds of a similar age and baseline health.
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Across Europe, intensified loneliness is associated with a six- to ten-fold increase in worsened depressed mood, anxiety symptoms and sleep problems.
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What role does culture play when it comes to disasters?
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Black people have understandable concerns about vaccines due to a history of racism.
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Around 6 million people have had their sense of smell affected by COVID.
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Increased isolation has worsened symptoms for some, but allowed others to reconnect with old hobbies or learn new skills.
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Controlling transmission isn’t as straightforward as simply replicating China’s policies in the west.
Research shows that pets may support mental health for some people.
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Pets both helped and harmed mental health.