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PHE to present recommendations on reducing BAME Covid-19 risks ‘next week’

Public Health England has said it will formally submit the final version of its report with recommendations regarding ethnic minorities and Covid-19 next week.

12 June 2020

NHS tracing programme unable to reach third of Covid cases in first week

A third of people who tested positive for coronavirus were unable to be contacted by the Government’s new test and trace programme in England in its first week of operation.

11 June 2020

Researchers confirm link between Covid-19 and rare childhood illness

A UK-led study has confirmed that a rare inflammatory condition in children exists as a result of coronavirus (Covid-19), and is distinct from Kawasaki disease, of which it bears similar characteristics.

10 June 2020

Lockdown stopped 470k Covid-19 deaths in UK, say researchers

Lockdown measures have had a ‘large effect’ in controlling the Covid-19 outbreak, leading to 470,000 deaths being avoided in the UK, according to new research.

08 June 2020

When should we refer patients with ongoing breathlessness post Covid-19?

UCLH Respiratory team advice This information is sourced from Dr Melissa Heightman, Respiratory Consultant, University College London Hospital (UCLH) PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NO LONGER RELEVANT AND IS NOT BEING UPDATED BUT HAS BEEN LEFT ON THE SITE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY Q.

05 June 2020