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How does the UK’s COVID-19 response compare to others in Europe? Researchers modeled the health benefits and economic loss caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the UK and compared them to four other western European countries. Their results suggest the British Government’s response may outweigh the economic loss incurred. There have been more than 74.28 million confirmed cases and over 1.65 million deaths worldwide. The economic damage has also been severe, with the gross domestic product (GDP) around the globe forecast to decrease dramatically. For the United Kingdom (UK), th...

Image Credit: Lightspring/Shutterstock.com UK-based Cicada has launched a long-lasting antimicrobial solution to remove COVID on surfaces. The company was established as a subsidiary of an automotive industry specialist Duracare to create safe and COVID-free areas with nanotechnology. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) spreads when a person touches contaminated surfaces then directly touches their mouth, nose, or eyes. More than 68 million people have been infected worldwide at the time of writing. Virus droplets contaminate surfaces for several days, with routine c...

Survey suggests COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy stems from a distrust in the vaccine development and approval process Survey results of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Pennsylvania suggest that fewer people are likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine than the number of people who got the flu shot last year. Several countries have now granted approvals for vaccines to curb COVID-19, the disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). However, the vaccine will be truly effective only if the public has confidence in being vaccinated. There are concerns about people refusi...

Researchers use HACCP framework to assess COVID-19 transmission risks in universities Using the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) framework, researchers assessed the risk and mitigation strategies for universities with students returning to campus. The methodology allowed a rapid response to curb disease transmission with continuing education. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has disrupted the entire world. Apart from its impact on public health, it has also caused great socio-economi...

The effect of vaccination on the spread of COVID-19 disease Researchers from Cornell University, USA,  have modeled the effect of vaccination on the spread of COVID-19 disease. They suggest that vaccinating healthcare workers first followed by people who have many social interactions, such as grocers and airline cabin crew, will help reduce transmission. The research is published on the preprint server medRxiv*, prior to peer review. Vaccines have been an essential strategy in the fight against COVID-19 caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Many vaccine...