More than 150 people beam in to TV’s The Voice Kids after Covid restrictions prevent live audience

Thought your Zoom meeting was big? More than 150 people beam in to TV’s The Voice Kids after Covid restrictions prevent live audience from cheering on young stars ITV invited virtual crowd to watch the series final of The Voice Kids via Zoom call Guests were emailed a Zoom link and the footage of them … Read more

Homemade cotton masks can prevent 99.9% of coronavirus droplets from spraying into the air

Homemade cotton masks can prevent 99.9% of coronavirus droplets from spraying into the air when someone coughs or speaks – but surgical face coverings prevent 100%, report says Researchers looked at the effect of surgical masks and homemade single-layer cotton face coverings They simulated a mannequin speaking and coughing and then had six human volunteers … Read more

Anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine does NOT prevent people from contracting coronavirus

More evidence has emerged that taking hydroxychloroquine does not prevent someone from contracting the novel coronavirus. Researchers looked at thousands of patients who were already taking the medication for conditions it’s approved for, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The drug has been touted by President Donald Trump, who revealed he was prescribed a two-week … Read more

Nasal spray could prevent people from catching the coronavirus, scientists claim 

A nasal spray may prevent humans from catching Covid-19 and could even be more effective than wearing PPE, scientists claim.  Experts at the University of California, San Francisco created ‘AeroNabs’, which can also be inhaled. They hope it will act as a short-term tool to prevent thousands of people becoming infected before a vaccine is … Read more

Patients urged to call NHS 111 before going to A&E under new plan to prevent overcrowding in winter

Patients will be urged not to go to A&E unless they have called NHS 111 first in a major shake-up in time for winter. Those who have less serious complaints will be encouraged by call centre handlers to see a GP, visit a pharmacist or attend a minor injuries unit. And patients deemed ill enough … Read more