Global survey of 4,000 coronavirus patients supports link between COVID-19 and loss of smell and taste

A massive, crowdsourced survey of COVID-19 patients from over 40 countries provides the greatest evidence to date of the link between COVID-19 and the loss of smell, taste and chemesthesis—the ability to perceive cooling, tingling and burning sensations from stimulants such as chili peppers and menthol. These findings will eventually help to distinguish COVID-19 patients from those with common viral […]

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What history has taught us about epidemics

In the 1830s, a deadly cholera outbreak reached the city of Paris, France, where it killed approximately 20,000 people in one month. Many of the wealthy fled Paris for the safety of their country homes while poorer people remained, often with no choice but to keep working at their jobs in the city. That poor people were more affected by […]

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Every Australian needs to keep a lid on social distancing backlash

While each Australian is dealing with pandemic mental health stressors in their own way, COVID denial is an ineffective approach to dealing with anxiety that could prove dangerous to the country if it emerges as a social distancing backlash, according to psychology expert Professor Colin MacLeod. Professor MacLeod, from UWA’s School of Psychological Science, says a whole-community approach, as has […]

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Coronavirus: Prime Minister Boris Johnson reveals new five-level alert system

Coronavirus lockdown measures will be relaxed if “R” – the rate of infections – continues to decrease. How will the five-level alert system work? Addressing the public on Sunday May 10, Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed a “new COVID alert system”. “That COVID alert level will be determined primarily by ‘R’ and the number of coronavirus cases,” said Mr Johnson. […]

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Beverley Callard health: Coronation Street star reveals she will be ‘medicated forever’

Beverly Callard is instantly recognisable as the face of Liz McDonald, the hapless heroine in Coronation Street. Liz has fought her fair share of battles over the years, with a string of failed marriages and long standing feuds. Unfortunately, Beverly’s life has not exactly provided a peaceful retreat from her character’s drama.  READ MORE Lauren Steadman health: Who Dares Wins […]

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