China has almost eliminated Covid-19. What can the world learn?

China has almost eliminated Covid-19. What can the world learn? Countries around the world need to work out the right balance between restricting the virus and restricting freedoms

No Second Lockdown Without A Full Parliamentary Debate

Abaixo-assinado : No Second Lockdown Without A Full Parliamentary Debate: Holding a parliamentary debate before a second lockdown is vital to maintaining public confidence in our politicians and support for their actions.

The Vaccine Protocols

The Vaccine Protocols: We now have the official clinical trial designs for the three biggest and most advanced coronavirus vaccine trials: Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca. Now, as for you, J&J, Novavax, Merck, and all the others that are pushing into efficacy trials as fast as possible – don’t think for a moment that you won’t be expected to do the same. But this is a good start. So how do these trials differ?

The NHS Test and Trace app’s biggest flaw? Botched QR codes

The NHS Test and Trace app’s biggest flaw? Botched QR codes: England and Wales’ contact tracing app is finally set to launch nationally tomorrow

Face shields ineffective at trapping aerosols, says Japanese supercomputer

Face shields ineffective at trapping aerosols, says Japanese supercomputer: Plastic face shields are almost totally ineffective at trapping respiratory aerosols, according to modelling in Japan, casting doubt on their effectiveness in preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Why Modeling the Spread of COVID-19 Is So Damn Hard

Why Modeling the Spread of COVID-19 Is So Damn Hard
: Too many of the COVID-19 models have led policymakers astray. Here’s how tomorrow’s models will get it right

Charting the pandemic over the next 12 months — and beyond

Charting the pandemic over the next 12 months — and beyond: In this project, STAT describes 30 key moments, possible turning points that could steer the pandemic onto a different course or barometers for how the virus is reshaping our lives, from rituals like Halloween and the Super Bowl, to what school could look like, to just how long we might be incorporating precautions into our routines.