🦠 COVID: what do we know

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[Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [Most people with a positive COVID-19 test are symptom free](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) The majority of people who test positive for COVID-19 are symptom free according to the Office for National Statistics. [Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [A COVID-19 vaccine has been shown to trigger a immune response](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) The vaccine is called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and it was trialled among 1,077 people. It was shown to be safe to use and developed antibodies and immune cells which protect against COVID-19. [Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [Working memory associated with social distancing compliance](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) Memory power helps to drive people’s social distancing and mask wearing compliance. [Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [Fines will be given to those refusing to wear a face mask when shopping](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) People who refuse to use a face covering in shops and supermarkets will face a £100 fine. [Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [Major restaurants sign up to new 50% off eating scheme](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) A series of popular eateries have signed up to take part in the Government’s new Eat Out to Help Out scheme. 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[START SURVEY »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [The Government is planning a major obesity drive](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer has said obesity "is actually problematic and that's one of the things that we could do something about." [Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [Psychosis and strokes linked to severe bouts of COVID-19](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) A trial identified 153 people from hospitals across the UK who were all very unwell with COVID-19 and had also developed a neurological or psychiatric condition. [Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [Herd immunity may not be feasible to control COVID-19 spread](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) Herd immunity is not feasible to control the spread of COVID-19, according to a study thought to be the largest in Europe. [Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [Fines will be given to those refusing to wear a face mask when shopping](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) People who refuse to use a face covering in shops and supermarkets will face a £100 fine. [Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) [People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have recovered from COVID-19](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) Try not worry. Nurses with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are working on the NHS frontline, who have contracted and recovered from COVID-19. In fact, the eldest we've reported on is a lady 99-years young! [Read more »](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) 7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/ In other news, [this guide to Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)](7ew3klSgEJ0ThWICBm3s8AGKhSj0ZL%7e7t6ZgQwscPlG/) is trending. 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