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How effective are the vaccines — and how do we know this?
The efficacy of vaccines is estimated from trials, using statistical techniques.
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Since herd immunity will protect us all, why do I need to get vaccinated?
Because the vaccine may not stop transmission of the virus.
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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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Talking to young researchers: Clement Twumasi
In this short video Clement Twumasi tells us about his work helping to understand a parasite that has been decimating fish populations around he world.
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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?
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Unlocking the workforce
How can we all get back to work safely in the face of a lingering pandemic?
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The growth rate of COVID-19
We all now know about R, but sometimes it can be good to consider another number: the growth rate of an epidemic.
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The maths behind combining R ratios
In a previous article we introduced the problems that can arise when combine the reproduction ratios of a disease in different settings, such as hospitals and the community. In this article we dive into the maths that helps you get to the bottom of these problems.
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Finding a way out of lockdown
Mathematical models can help the nation return to (some sort of) normality.
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How do you calculate herd immunity?
Listen to Plus editor Rachel Thomas explain herd immunity on the Guardian Weekly Science podcast.