As the government enters its second phase of the response to the coronavirus outbreak, the NHS has updated its advice for those concerned they may be at risk of contracting COVID-19. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK was now moving fromtrying to contain the virus to delaying its spre...
According to the NHS, the most common symptoms of coronavirus infectionare fever (high temperature) and a new continuous cough. However, many people are also reporting symptoms such as aches and pains, chills, tiredness, headaches and diarrhoea. But there have also been plenty of anecdotal repor...
For the most up to date coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance and information, please visit theNHSorgovernment’sdedicated pages. This advice may differ inWales,ScotlandandNorthern Ireland. Since the UK’s COVID vaccination programme began at the end of 2020 there have been various reports of side ...
There are many reasons for England having the highest excess mortality for covid-19.1234 As the government became aware of the risk of demand for hospital beds and staff overwhelming supply, it launched costly mitigating strategies.5 Potentially the most effective mitigating strategy was cheap—a ...
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with a range of persistent symptoms impacting everyday functioning, known as post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID. We undertook a retrospective matched cohort study usi
Millions of US adults continue to experience symptoms of post COVID-19 condition (PCC). More data on health service utilization patterns and barriers to care in this population are needed to understand how to care for people with PCC. Objective To evaluate health service utilization and barriers...
The extensive vaccination campaign in England during 2021 has dramatically changed the outlook for COVID-19, lessening symptoms and reducing morbidity and mortality5,6. Despite widespread and high levels of vaccination, however, individuals continue to experience COVID-19 infection severe enough to req...
case, a child with autism spectrum disorder may also have diabetes or cancer. In the latter case, many rare childhood diseases like lysosomal storage disorders result in multiple system failures and require a range of health care interventions to manage each of the different sets of symptoms. ...
It’s best to avoid lying on your back, so try to sit up or lie on your side instead.Staying hydrated is important,and drinking warm water or having a spoonful of honey can also help to ease your cough. Find out more abouthow to treat the symptoms of COVID-19 from the NHS web...
The prevalence of symptoms reported by participants in COVID Symptom Study Sweden with (a) a positive PCR test for COVID-19 (n = 5178), and (b) a negative PCR test for COVID-19 (n = 32,089), across the study period April 29, 2020–February 10, 2021. Full size image ...