Sustained drop in gambling frequency since pubs and clubs re-opened
A study to be presented at the Brain and Mind Centre Symposium 2020 today shows that over six months from the early days of COVID-19 to November...
COVID-19 transmission chains in the UK accurately traced using genomic epidemiology
Their analysis draws on >50k virus genome sequences – 26k of which were gathered through the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium
Digital tool to dial back COVID-19 anxiety, depression and alcohol use
With more than a third of Australians now drinking alcohol daily, compared to 6 per cent pre-COVID-19, researchers are developing a digital tool to help communities manage the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.
Stanford sociologist uncovers the hidden side of pandemic life
Over the past year, the American Voices Project has documented how Americans are experiencing the COVID-19 crisis..
Online farmers’ markets valuable when crisis events like COVID occur
New research is shining light on the importance of farmers' markets’ ability to mitigate potential disruptions to distribution networks in the face of system shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do I need a vaccine if I’ve already had COVID-19?
The Centers for Disease Control announced that in most cases, vaccinated adults in the U.S. could start going without masks, even indoors...
Psychological impacts of Delta
Languishing, burnout and stigma are all among the possible psychological impacts as Delta lingers in the community, says Dr Dougal Sutherland.
T cells fit to tackle Omicron, suggests new study
Research from the University of Melbourne and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has revealed T cells, one of the body’s key defences against COVID-19
National antibody study confirms COVID-19 cases higher than reported
New research estimates proportion of the adult population in Australia with evidence of past infection following the Omicron wave.
What else is in a flush? UCalgary researchers are going to find out
Calgary researchers behind the hugely successful COVID-19 wastewater monitoring program and online COVID tracker are convinced of the potential of wastewater as a public health tool, and they’re not alone.
