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The UK was late at recognising smell loss as a COVID symptom.
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Contact tracing may be around for years, but it’s not going to work if privacy concerns are not addressed.
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We need to keep social distancing and avoiding indoor spaces, even if the official rules have changed. A microbiologist explains why.
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Answering this is not as straightforward as you might think. But a careful analysis of the data suggests the news is not great.
Coronavirus is causing a spike in unemployment.
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Why everyone working less could help alleviate the COVID-19 economic crisis.
It is unclear how well masks work.
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Researchers can’t agree on topics such face mask, immunity and number of infections. Here’s why.
The Westminster government has not provided BSL interpreters at vital briefings.
The absence of BSL interpreters at daily briefings and patronising mask guidance have made a grim time even worse for some citizens.
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Why do so few modern buildings have opening windows?
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Social distancing and physical changes to the environment pose significant challenges to people with visual impairments.
The pandemic has disrupted informal work worldwide, leaving many without any form of income.
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Unconditional emergency assistance for the world’s poorest could be funded by temporarily freezing debt repayments.
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An evolutionary psychologist, politics expert and sustainability scientist discuss the potential for humanity to plan for the long term future.
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By using computer crowd simulations, we can figure out how large numbers of people can move around public space while maintaining social distancing.
Feline under the weather?
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Yes, your cat can get coronavirus, but here’s why you don’t need to worry too much.
Reflection has taken place in isolation during lockdown but coming together is vital to deal with what we have lost.
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The process of mourning plays a vital role in recovery, both on an individual and national level.
English physician and scientist, who was the pioneer of smallpox vaccine, Edward Jenner sees off the anti-vaccinators.
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From protests to anti-vaccination propaganda, eliminating smallpox in the UK was not easy.
Facemask protesters attend a rally in London.
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Some people have a real problem with coronavirus safety measures.
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Using infrared thermal imaging to screen for COVID19 poses no risk to the public but must be done correctly to be reliable.
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Lockdowns also affect socioeconomic groups differently, and should be combined with income support to protect mental health.
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History shows that governing parties lose support when jobs are lost.
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Whether a coronavirus vaccine involves a live virus or a carrier organism, it will probably require more than one injection. But that’s not a bad thing.