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.
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.
The efficacy of vaccines is estimated from trials, using statistical techniques.
Because the vaccine may not stop transmission of the virus.
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.
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.
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.