by GAtherton | May 15, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Latest research news
The original shielding letters and advice that have been sent out to people who are highly vulnerable to COVID-19 (coronavirus) infection stated that all recipients of the letter should completely isolate themselves from physical contact, not go outside of their homes...
by GAtherton | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Latest research news
General population Now that an overwhelming peak of COVID-19 cases has been avoided in the UK, at least for the time being UK government has advised the UK general population that: People and employers should stay safe in public spaces and workplaces by following...
by GAtherton | Apr 17, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Latest research news
[toc] HM governments latest update for people who may be extremely vulnerable. You can find the full guidelines here. In particular NOTE: guidelines on registering as a highly vulnerable patient. Background and scope of guidance This guidance is for people who are...
by GAtherton | Apr 16, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Latest research news
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guides the UK NHS and its clinicians as well a social care professionals when good, balanced and well-researched opinions are needed for a new situation, or an update is needed for an existing medical...
by GAtherton | Mar 26, 2020 | General interest, Latest research news, NAC announcements
The National Aspergillosis Centre(NAC) is situated in the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) at Wythenshawe, Manchester, UK. As the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 outbreak spreads throughout the UK all hospitals are having to devote most of their activity to...
by GAtherton | Mar 19, 2020 | General interest, Latest research news
What is a dry continuous cough? What if I have a runny nose? How high is a high temperature? This BBC video answers all these questions and more.