Tracking COVID‑19 and variants of concern in wastewater around the globe
An international team of researchers led by the University of Otago and Western University, Canada, is investigating how wastewater can provide an accurate picture of COVID‑19 cases in a population and detect emerging variants of concern.
Massey University confirms COVID-19 vaccination policy
Massey University has confirmed its COVID-19 vaccination policy. From 14 February 2022 all staff, students and visitors will need to be fully vaccinated to enter Massey campuses or take part in in-person university activities.
Herbal supplement shows promise against lung cancer
Berberine, a natural compound found in plants such as barberry and goldenseal, shows promise for the treatment of lung diseases.
Smoking rates surge during COVID-19
University of Queensland researchers have found nicotine consumption in Australia increased by 30 per cent during the early stages of COVID-19.
Commuters see fewer familiar faces post pandemic
Seeing people we recognise on the train or at the bus stop can enhance feelings of safety and comfort but a University of Queensland study shows
Hopkins Engineers Develop Rapid COVID-19 Testing Platform
As new cases of COVID-19 surge across the country, states have ramped up their testing efforts, but increased testing and overburdened laboratories often means patients have to wait a week or more to find out if they're positive.
Trinity Business School use classroom skills to help real world crisis
COVID-19 remains the biggest crisis ever to face the aviation industry. Despite this Dublin Airport is open and facilitating...
UCLA-led research proposes strategies to control pandemic with fewer restrictions on the economy
An international team led by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers has developed and tested two strategies for sustaining economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What to expect in the vaccine rollout
News that the Government has now secured agreements to purchase 15 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine (all going well) means that while 2021 will not be easy...
Oxford University breakthrough on global COVID-19 vaccine
The University of Oxford, in collaboration with AstraZeneca plc, today announces interim trial data from its Phase III trials that show its candidate vaccine, ChAdOx1 nCoV-2019...
