Public Health

Gabriele Zatterin looks at data from the 2020 GP Patient Survey (GPPS) to see what the survey tells us about patients' experiences of remote appointments.

COVID-19 vaccination intent has risen in the past few weeks. A new Ipsos-World Economic Forum global survey highlights the increasing demand for COVID-19 vaccines and diverging views on whether vaccination should be mandatory.

Teachers, police officers and other emergency services are seen as most deserving of the next round of COVID-19 vaccines

The latest REACT study provides a snapshot of the levels of infection in the general population between 6 and 22 January. The findings show infections in England have flattened but are at the highest level recorded by a REACT study, with the indication of a decline at the end of the reporting period.

The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines will be the largest, fastest and most challenging vaccination program in history. This could bring many problems. Some we will anticipate; some we won’t. One glaring problem that is quickly emerging is a major mismatch between vaccine supply and demand.

Over 142,900 volunteers were tested in England between 6 and 15 of January to examine the levels of infection in the general population. The findings show infections in England have plateaued at the highest level recorded by a REACT study, with suggestions of a potential uptick. The report does not yet reflect the impact of national lockdown.

Britons are among those most likely globally to say there is a link between obesity and more severe COVID-19 symptoms however, few say it is their key motivation to lose weight.

Women are more likely to be trying to lose weight, eating healthier but not dieting.

Findings from the latest Ipsos annual research with the public for the General Dental Council.