Wondfo, the maker of an antibody test used in China, is not believed to have had its rapid-response test approved by the UK Government One of the coronavirus antibody testing kits rejected by the British government has been found to be 82 per cent accurate at identifying people who have had the disease. The test, … Read more
Britain’s chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, has revealed he and other senior scientists warned politicians ‘very early on’ about the risk COVID-19 posed to care homes. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) has been meeting approximately twice a week since its first coronavirus discussion on January 22. Sir Patrick, who chairs the group … Read more
Britain’s R0 IS below one: Chief medical officer Chris Whitty reveals UK coronavirus sufferers are on average infecting less than one person in crucial milestone towards lifting lockdown Coronavirus sufferers are infecting less than one person with the disease Prof Whitty suggested an easing of restrictions could happen relatively soon Ministers have come under pressure … Read more
Disruptive social distancing measures will have to remain in place for the rest of this year, the country’s Chief Medical Officer has warned. Professor Chris Whitty said the measures cannot be lifted until either a vaccine for Covid-19 or ‘highly effective’ drugs to treat the virus become available. He told the daily Downing Street press … Read more