What are the effects of long COVID?

What are the effects of long COVID?

By Victor Dieriks Dr Victor Dieriks draws attention to Covid’s potential risks of long-term, life-changing neuropsychiatric disorders should we not run a successful vaccination campaign. New evidence from the Covid-19 pandemic paints a grim picture of the...
Should COVID vaccines be a public good?

Should COVID vaccines be a public good?

By Boaventura De Sousa Santos As NGOs, UN agencies and the governments of less affluent states call for the suspension of patents, the stakes could not be higher. The consensus is that the current pandemic will be with us for a long time to come. We will enter a...
What causes the loss of smell in COVID-19?

What causes the loss of smell in COVID-19?

By Helen Murray New research shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection can cause significant damage to the olfactory bulb and brainstem and highlights the importance of monitoring the neurological symptoms of COVID-19. Although COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease, many...