Changing the COVID-19 Case Definition

At the beginning of the pandemic, little was known about the novel coronavirus we now know as SARS-CoV-2 – or as its commonly called COVID-19. Two of the things we did not know were how long an infection lasts or whether you could be infected more than once. We have been monitoring test results since … Read more

What do I need to know about the MMR vaccine?

More than one in ten eligible children under the age of five in England haven’t had the MMR vaccine or are only partially vaccinated. This leaves these children unprotected and increases the risk of measles outbreaks occurring in nurseries and schools. We are reminding parents and guardians to ensure their children are protected by taking … Read more

Reporting the vital statistics – how data management has been central to the handling of the pandemic

Over the last two years the COVID-19 Dashboard has played a central role in managing the pandemic. By reporting near real-time data on key indicators of transmission and the impacts of COVID-19, the Dashboard aids strategic decision making and informs the pandemic response. Our daily 4pm updates remain of high interest to the public, public … Read more

RHR: The Importance of Nutrition for Mental and Physical Health, with Autumn Smith of Paleovalley

Mental health is an important concern for all human beings, but the connection between depression and diet seldom comes up… The post RHR: The Importance of Nutrition for Mental and Physical Health, with Autumn Smith of Paleovalley appeared first on Chris Kresser. View original article Contributor: Crystal Kamm