Tributes are paid to ‘dedicated and respected’ respiratory doctor after he died from Covid

At least 216 frontline health and care workers have been identified after dying with coronavirus. Through tributes from loved ones and confirmation through sources such as local NHS trusts and other authorities, it has been confirmed the names of health and social care workers who have died after contracting Covid-19 since March 11 2020. This … Read more

New breathalyser test may allow doctors to diagnose respiratory conditions in minutes

A breathalyser may give doctors a new way to diagnose a range of respiratory conditions in as little as two minutes. Lung disease is one of the major causes of illness and death in the UK, with one in five people having a respiratory disease.  These include asthma, lung cancer, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … Read more

Study finds a low risk of respiratory virus transmission on trains and buses across the US 

Public transportation is not a large contributor in the spread of viral respiratory diseases, a new study suggests. After reviewing national data for 121 cities, researchers found there was no link between bus or train ridership and mortality rates of influenza and pneumonia. It comes as the public remains generally fearful of beginning to use … Read more

COVID-19: Dogs and cats CAN catch the virus from their owners and even display respiratory symptoms

Pet owners infected with COVID-19 are at risk of spreading the virus to their cats and dogs — whom can also end up with respiratory systems — a study has found. Veterinary experts from Canada have warned those suspected to have contracted the novel coronavirus to stay away from their furry friends — for the … Read more