Day: August 16, 2020

Trials are underway to see whether blood products from people who have recovered from COVID-19 can help boost the immune response of people with severe infection. People who have recovered from COVID-19 will have produced specific antibodies that target the … Continue reading →

There has been concern that COVID-19 is having an excessive impact on minority ethnic communities in countries such as the UK and US. Recent data from the UK has provided insight into the groups who are at greatest risk. The … Continue reading →

What is a vaccine? A vaccine is a type of medicine which helps the body’s immune system to recognize and fight an infectious disease it has not come into contact with before. Vaccines are one of the most effective methods … Continue reading →