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A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. During a pandemic, transmission can be anticipated in the workplace, not only from patient to workers in health care settings, but also among co-workers in general work settings. A pandemic would cause high levels of illness, death, social disruption, and economic loss. Everyday life would be disrupted because so many people in so many places become seriously ill at the same time. Impacts could range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as public transportation and food delivery.

Superior immune response in vaccinated after infection with Omicron compared to unvaccinated

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the cross-reactivity of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant-triggered neutralization and fragment crystallizable (Fc) effector functions between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in South Africa.

16 Feb 2022

Mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 interaction with ribosomal complexes

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, the team of researchers explored the protein-protein interaction between the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) non-structural protein 1 (Nsp1) and host 40S and 43S ribosomal subunits.

15 Feb 2022

Government asks experts to inform the refresh of UK's Biological Security Strategy

The Government is today (Wednesday 16 February) asking for health and security experts to inform the refresh of the UK's Biological Security Strategy, which aims to protect the country from a range of biological threats, including emerging infectious diseases and potential misuse by hostile actors.

15 Feb 2022

Pandemic has led to delay in diagnosis of breast cancer

The COVID-19 pandemic upended many aspects of daily life, particularly in the first months and year. Not least among the changes: decreased use of ordinary health care, such as routine medical exams and screenings.

15 Feb 2022

UK's fight against zoonotic diseases receives a £200 million boost

The UK's fight against zoonotic diseases, including avian flu and bovine tuberculosis received a major boost today (16 February) with the allocation of £200 million for a programme of investment into world leading research facilities.

15 Feb 2022

£10 million of UK aid funding to support vaccine research for tackling world's deadliest diseases

Research into vaccines to tackle some of the world's deadliest diseases in low and middle income countries has been backed by £10 million of UK aid funding, the government has announced today (Wednesday 16 February).

15 Feb 2022

Research suggests SARS-CoV-2 viral accessory proteins may play significant role in viral evolution

Researchers investigate SARS-CoV-2 mutations present across the whole genome of different SARS-CoV-2 variants.

15 Feb 2022

Prediction of SARS-CoV-2 epitope candidates for future vaccines

Researchers identify and investigate the presence and evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 N and S glycoprotein proteins.

15 Feb 2022

The in vitro selection of a remdesivir-resistant SARS-CoV-2 mutation

Researchers select and study an RDV-resistant virus by serial passaging of wild type SARS-CoV-2 in the presence of increasing concentrations of RDV.

15 Feb 2022

Neutralizing antibody levels to different SARS-CoV-2 epitopes fluctuate over time

Researchers study antibodies against various SARS-CoV-2 epitopes that may be responsible for neutralizing activities in recovered COVID-19 patients.

15 Feb 2022

Canadian study estimates incidence rate of reinfection in healthcare workers

Researchers from various Canadian institutions document all cases of reinfection discovered during the first year of the project.

15 Feb 2022

Lifting mask mandates in elementary schools in the U.S. may be too early, study finds

Before lifting mask mandates in elementary schools in the U.S., local COVID-19 case rates should be far below current rates to avoid the risk of increased transmission among students, staff, and families, according to a study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Massachusetts General Hospital.

15 Feb 2022

Study reveals psychological benefits of COVID-19 vaccination beyond reducing disease severity

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 measurably improved the psychological well-being of participants in the Understanding Coronavirus in America study, a large longitudinal look at the impact of the pandemic on individuals in the United States.

15 Feb 2022

Incomplete repair of the damaged lung may contribute to death from COVID-19 and non-COVID ARDS

Investigators studying lung cells have discovered that the normal repair process that occurs after lung disease or injury appears to be incomplete but still ongoing in patients who died of COVID-19 and non-COVID acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

15 Feb 2022

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Superior immune response in vaccinated after infection with Omicron compared to unvaccinated

Mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 interaction with ribosomal complexes

Government asks experts to inform the refresh of UK's Biological Security Strategy

Pandemic has led to delay in diagnosis of breast cancer

UK's fight against zoonotic diseases receives a £200 million boost

£10 million of UK aid funding to support vaccine research for tackling world's deadliest diseases

Research suggests SARS-CoV-2 viral accessory proteins may play significant role in viral evolution

Prediction of SARS-CoV-2 epitope candidates for future vaccines

The in vitro selection of a remdesivir-resistant SARS-CoV-2 mutation

Neutralizing antibody levels to different SARS-CoV-2 epitopes fluctuate over time

Canadian study estimates incidence rate of reinfection in healthcare workers

Lifting mask mandates in elementary schools in the U.S. may be too early, study finds

Study reveals psychological benefits of COVID-19 vaccination beyond reducing disease severity

Incomplete repair of the damaged lung may contribute to death from COVID-19 and non-COVID ARDS

Study reports higher years of life lost during the pandemic in deprived areas

Study explores rapid SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing to help reduce hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections

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