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I've spent months encouraging people to get symptoms checked, but without too much explanation.I'll try to explain which symptoms need attention and why.So many have cancer right now and don't

I don't want to just criticise, so here are a few realistic suggestions I think could help.- Regular reviews of restrictions, not 6 months from the start- Weekly press conferences

There has been a lot of focus on the two week wait figures for cancer patients, and it is good that they are improving but the situation is worse than

Yet more evidence on the importance of T cells is emerging. It's significant.This isn't just one rogue study now, it's being increasingly documented.I was saying this months ago, but according

The media should be clearer on this.Of the reported 711 NHS England fatalities yesterday, only 105 were from the previous day.Many were from weeks ago.Using accurate and current data shows

We desperately need a treatment for those severely suffering with Coronavirus.Blood plasma could be the answer.The NHS is asking patients who have recovered from Coronavirus to donate blood for trials

If, as I believe, we have reached the peak of infections, the focus will soon turn to how we can safely escape the lockdown.This is my opinion on how it

We are seeing some initial evidence that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine can help speed the recovery for some patients.Early days yet and lots more work required but a positive sign.The

Fascinating information coming out of the Faroe Islands.Huge testing has been done - 8.6% of the population.177 positive results, 46% have recovered! 0 deaths.'Extensive testing & tracking' means they are

Another huge cause of uncertainty is how deaths are being recorded.If a Corona positive patient dies of cancer or another serious illness that is 'counted' as a virus fatality.We need

Social distancing works.The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine estimate that before the lockdown one positive person would infect 2.6 other people.Now it's just 0.62.This means the virus is