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Compound infections
Why does the number e appear in models of exponential growth?
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Careful with your Christmas b(a)ubbles
Modelling shows that your choice of how many households you bubble with this Christmas can make a real difference to the spread COVID-19.
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The COVID-19 vaccines: Your questions answered
Are they safe? Are they effective? Will they stop the pandemic? Find out with our FAQ informed by experts.
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How long until it's all over?
We can't say for sure, but everything depends on how many people agree to be vaccinated.
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Who should be vaccinated first?
Modelling shows that old and vulnerable people should be prioritised.
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How were the vaccines tested?
Like any medical drug, vaccines are tested in large-scale randomised controlled trials.
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Are the vaccines safe?
Yes the approved vaccines are safe. If you balance the risks, then taking the vaccine is much safer than taking your chances with COVID-19.
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What's the price for relaxing the rules?
We are all longing to go into a lower tier, but this can come at a high price later on.
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Giving numbers meaning
Our favourite communicator of risk talks about the statistics of COVID-19, the quality of government briefings, and how to counter misinformation.
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Clearing the air: Making indoor spaces COVID safe
New research shows that ventilation is crucial and that masks are effective.
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Going back to uni during a pandemic: part II
The second part of this article looks at reducing students's contacts and face-to-face teaching.
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Going back to uni during a pandemic
What can maths tell us about how to make universities safe from COVID-19?