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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
What can maths tell us about how to make universities safe from COVID-19?
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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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Artificial intelligence takes on COVID-19
Mathematicians are helping to develop an AI tool to help with diagnosing COVID-19 and making prognoses for infected patients.
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Social distancing: How close is safe?
How far can virus-carrying droplets fly in different environments — from buses to supermarkets? Maths can provide some answers.
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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.
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Meet your digital twin
Will we one day have digital versions of our entire body to help us make medical and life style decisions and see what medical treatments are right for us? Find out in this podcast.