medicine and health

Are they safe? Are they effective? Will they stop the pandemic? Find out with our FAQ informed by experts.

We can't say for sure, but everything depends on how many people agree to be vaccinated.
Modelling shows that old and vulnerable people should be prioritised.
Like any medical drug, vaccines are tested in large-scale randomised controlled trials.
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.
We are all longing to go into a lower tier, but this can come at a high price later on.
Our favourite communicator of risk talks about the statistics of COVID-19, the quality of government briefings, and how to counter misinformation.
New research shows that ventilation is crucial and that masks are effective.
The second part of this article looks at reducing students's contacts and face-to-face teaching.
What can maths tell us about how to make universities safe from COVID-19?
We all now know about R, but sometimes it can be good to consider another number: the growth rate of an epidemic.
Mathematicians are helping to develop an AI tool to help with diagnosing COVID-19 and making prognoses for infected patients.