NEW VARIANT INSIGHTS
New COVID-19 variant growing rapidly in England
The new SARS-CoV-2 variant is growing rapidly, is more transmissible than other variants, and affecting a greater proportion of under 20s.
Stories written by Andrew Scheuber
Replicating modelling
BMJ study confirms Imperial COVID-19 projections
An Edinburgh University analysis of Imperial's Report 9 COVID-19 modelling has confirmed the group's key projections from March.
Coronavirus test rollout
90 minute COVID-19 tests: Government orders 5.8 million DnaNudge kits
The government has placed a £161 million order for 5.8 million high-speed DnaNudge COVID-19 test kits to be used in NHS hospitals from September.
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New wave fears
Prepare now for winter COVID-19 peak, warn infectious disease experts
The UK must prepare now for a potential new wave of coronavirus infections this winter, says a new Academy of Medical Sciences report.
Coronavirus vaccine trial
COVID-19 trial progresses, as 'cautious optimism' grows for RNA vaccine
More than 300 participants have been screened for Imperial's COVID-19 vaccine trial as its lead speaks of "cautious optimism".
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Political Thinking
Neil Ferguson on scientific advice, lockdown and countering new outbreaks
The UK may need "targeted" interventions to suppress coronavirus flare-ups as lockdown eases, says the head of Imperial's COVID-19 Response Team.
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Coding peer-review
United States COVID-19 model passes Codecheck
The software behind a major Imperial study warning of a potential US coronavirus resurgence has received a Codecheck endorsement.
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Vaccine equity and access
Imperial social enterprise to accelerate low-cost COVID-19 vaccine
Imperial College London has formed a new social enterprise VacEquity Global Health (VGH) to bring its COVID-19 vaccine to the world.
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Confronting injustice
New measures to tackle racial inequality, as Imperial pledges to ‘do better’
Imperial’s President has announced a series of initiatives to address current and historic racial injustices.
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Black Lives Matter
Imperial shows solidarity with protesters against racial injustice
Many members of the Imperial community have expressed solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement following the killing of George Floyd.
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