Restarting public health programmes for school-aged children

Public health programmes are essential in promoting and protecting the health of school-aged children. Delivery of these programmes, which includes the National Child Measurement Programme, immunisations, screenings, mental health services and relationship education, has been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This blog sets out the principles to consider when supporting the restart of programmes … Read more

A 25-Year-Old Nevada Man Got COVID-19 Twice. Here’s What We Know—and Don’t Know—About Reinfection

It’s possible not only to get COVID-19 twice, but also to be sicker the second time, according to a new case report published in Lancet Infectious Diseases. But some experts caution there’s still a lot to learn about COVID-19 reinfection, and that the case cited in the paper is not likely representative of the majority … Read more

At-Home Saliva Tests for COVID-19 Could Be Coming Soon

There is a universe of ways to get tested for COVID-19, and each has its pros and cons. Most, however, require a medical professional to insert a long, flexible swab up your nose to sample the back of your throat in an invasive, painful and unpleasant procedure. It’s reliable, yes, but not the most encouraging … Read more