Africa records over 200 000 Covid-19 deaths
Brazzaville, 10 June 2020 – COVID-19 continues to spread in Africa since the virus was first detected on the continent…
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Covid-19: behavioural science key to ‘test and trace’
Behavioural science key to success of 'test and trace' app says British Psychological Society The British Psychological Society (BPS) has…
Study examines lockdown impact on older people
The impact of lockdown on older people is under scrutiny by researchers at the University of Aberdeen who are seeking…
Musculoskeletal health during lockdown
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen will investigate musculoskeletal health during the Covid_19 lockdown. A £52,000 grant has been awarded…
WHO warns immunization coverage at risk
Shutting down immunization services in the COVID-19 pandemic risks triggering a resurgence of diseases that can be prevented with safe…
Impact on young carers – Covid-19
New project examines impact on young carers of COVID-19. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young carers is being…
WHO statement on COVID-19 vaccine
On the 13th April, the WHO made a public statement for collaboration on COVID-19 vaccine development. On 31 December 2019,…
Covid-19: Physical & mental health key to resilience during the pandemic
Statement to the press by Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe on 26 March 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark. Unprecedented…