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 in mid-February 2020. More than 200 000 cases have been confirmed so far, with more than 5600 deaths. The pandemic is accelerating – it took 98 days to reach 100 000 cases and only 18 […]

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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 in mid-February 2020. More than 200 000 cases have been confirmed so far, with more than 5600 deaths. The pandemic is accelerating – it took 98 days to reach 100 000 cases and only 18 […]

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Kawasaki-like syndrome linked to COVID-19 in children is a new condition

A study on children suffering from severe inflammatory symptoms shows the condition is new and distinct from Kawasaki disease. In April, researchers in the UK and several European countries with high numbers of COVID-19 cases recognised a new inflammatory syndrome in children that was similar to Kawasaki disease, a rare syndrome known to affect young […]

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Kawasaki-like syndrome linked to COVID-19 in children is a new condition

A study on children suffering from severe inflammatory symptoms shows the condition is new and distinct from Kawasaki disease. In April, researchers in the UK and several European countries with high numbers of COVID-19 cases recognised a new inflammatory syndrome in children that was similar to Kawasaki disease, a rare syndrome known to affect young […]

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BGS statement on BAME health workers

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community is bearing a disproportionate share of deaths from the virus. The diversity of society in the UK is something we should be proud of. Nowhere is this more reflected than in the workforce of the NHS; […]

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BGS statement on BAME health workers

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community is bearing a disproportionate share of deaths from the virus. The diversity of society in the UK is something we should be proud of. Nowhere is this more reflected than in the workforce of the NHS; […]

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Keeping athletes on track during lockdown

Recommendations led by a team of UK-based cardiac researchers receive endorsement from the European Section for Sports Cardiology & Exercise  Published paper provides practical answers to key questions posed by the international sporting community, ahead of a phased return to some professional sports, such as the Premier League football Evidence shows that regular, moderate exercise […]

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Keeping athletes on track during lockdown

Recommendations led by a team of UK-based cardiac researchers receive endorsement from the European Section for Sports Cardiology & Exercise  Published paper provides practical answers to key questions posed by the international sporting community, ahead of a phased return to some professional sports, such as the Premier League football Evidence shows that regular, moderate exercise […]

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RSM COVID-19 Series: Caring for our children

This RSM Covid-19 webinar takes place today at 12.30pm – 1.00pm :  COVID-19 Series: Caring for our children in a time of COVID-19 From the uncertainties around transmission and the pathophysiological differences between children and adults, to the impact of lockdown on learning and mental health, the impact of COVID-19 on children is broad and […]

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RSM COVID-19 Series: Caring for our children

This RSM Covid-19 webinar takes place today at 12.30pm – 1.00pm :  COVID-19 Series: Caring for our children in a time of COVID-19 From the uncertainties around transmission and the pathophysiological differences between children and adults, to the impact of lockdown on learning and mental health, the impact of COVID-19 on children is broad and […]

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