Aug 4, 2020
The advice comes despite concern from health officials and scientific advisers in recent months that coronavirus infections in the community are being fuelled by transmission within healthcare settings. The letter from NHS England to all GPs said practices must now offer face-to-face appointments, while continuing to use video, online and telephone consultation whenever appropriate. It […]
Jul 6, 2020
With 29 per cent of adults in England now classed as obese – meaning a body mass index over 30 – it could see 12 million people offered help to shed excess weight. Tam Fry, from the National Obesity Forum, said the move was “a step in the right direction”,...
Jul 4, 2020
Vulnerable patients across England have been told by their doctors they must continue shielding, despite letters from the Government telling them they can now go outside. Concerns have been raised that thousands of vulnerable patients may have been told to stop...
Jul 3, 2020
Less than 10 per cent of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Brazil were asymptomatic and the majority of those who tested positive for the Covid-19 respiratory disease had mild symptoms, a survey of almost 90,000 people from all regions showed this week....
Jun 22, 2020
One in three patients who recover from coronavirus could be harmed for life, with long-term damage to their lungs, as well as chronic fatigue and psychological disturbances, research suggests. Experts said there was growing evidence that the virus could cause...
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