Insights into when COVID-19 patients ARE infectious  

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First real-world, peer reviewed study gives detailed new insights into when people with COVID-19 are infectious: Average duration of infectiousness in the study participants was five days Only one in five participants were infectious before COVID-19 symptoms began Two-thirds of cases were still infectious five days after their symptoms began, and one-quarter were still infectious […]

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More patients from deprived regions in ICU

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COVID-19 patients admitted from more deprived regions are at higher risk of intensive care admission, new study finds. Black, Asian minority ethic patients with COVID-19 are more likely to be admitted to hospital from regions with higher levels of air pollution, lower quality housing and overcrowded living conditions and are more likely to be admitted […]

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How do you stay safe outdoors?

How do you stay safe outdoors during the Pandemic?  Emma Hammett of First Aid For Life advises how to stay safe as Covid-19 lockdown eases and outlines 19 possible symptoms to look out for. Lockdown is gradually easing in the UK and we welcome the cautious reopening of many non-essential business. Covid-19 guidance is now […]

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