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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Why are those lost to COVID not formally memorialised? How politics shapes what we remember
5 min read
Hundreds of thousands of red hearts adorn a wall directly opposite parliament, yet successive prime ministers have nothing to say about officially marking the lives lost in the pandemic.
COVID-19: Should we start wearing masks again?
4 min read
Some experts are calling for a return to masking as new variants emerge.
COVID boosters to be sold on the high street
4 min read
With COVID boosters expected to cost £100 when they go on sale in UK pharmacies, there are concerns about whether this will put people off getting the jab.
Vaccine hesitancy is one of the greatest threats to global health – and the pandemic has made it worse
4 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in childhood vaccinations worldwide, contributing to outbreaks of infectious diseases. Tackling misinformation will be a big part of addressing vaccine hesitancy.
What you need to know about EG.5.1, the new COVID variant in the UK
4 min read
A new COVID variant called EG.5.1 is spreading fast in the UK. It is related to the Omicron variant and may cause more infections and hospitalisations. Experts say we should keep following the safety measures and get vaccinated or boosted.
COVID cases rising, UK in the dark about virus future
3 min read
The UK is facing a growing problem with COVID-19, as cases continue to rise and many surveillance studies tracking infection levels have ended. This is leaving the country in the dark about how COVID may play out in the months ahead, as experts say a new wave of the virus is under way.