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From creating innovative support technology to developing potential vaccines, we're working with the global effort to better understand and address the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Population Mapping Covid-19

Professor Andy Tatem speaks about his important work regarding how population mapping is helping us to understand the spread of Coronavirus.

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Studying sugars (glycans)

Professor Max Crispin talks about his important work with sugar (glycans) that is aiding the efforts to find a Coronavirus vaccine.

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First study into prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms amongst high-risk children

Children with weakened immune systems have not shown a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 infection despite commonly displaying symptoms, a new...

First images of cells exposed to COVID-19 vaccine reveal the production of native-like Coronavirus spikes

Southampton joins national study of long-term impacts of debilitating lung damage from COVID-19

Young filmmakers urge others not to let their guard down as restrictions ease

Covid-19 could cause historically low levels of childbearing in the UK

Having an unhealthy heart could lead to a higher risk of being diagnosed with COVID-19

People with unhealthy heart structures and poorer functioning hearts have a significantly higher risk of being diag...

Praise for Southampton Psychologists in reducing rough sleeping numbers during pandemic

The UK government’s recent annual rough sleeping snapshot showing that rough sleeping has fallen 43% in England sin...

Keeping Parliament virtual could increase number of women MPs

Combined vaccination and physical distancing enough to prevent future COVID-19 surges

Long COVID: a public health expert’s campaign to understand the disease

AGILE COVID-19 drug testing platform to expand after funding boost

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities: Physical Activity and Nutrition

Health Sciences staff help train ‘new vaccinators’ for national programme

World’s first COVID-19 vaccine alternating dose study launches in Southampton

Sandwich generation feels the pressure during lockdown

Rollout of personal respirators protecting NHS frontline staff during pandemic

Global trials set to open for COVID-19 treatment first trialled in Southampton

Southampton pilot demonstrates effective COVID-19 testing in school and university settings

Southampton Clinical Trials Unit to test new ground-breaking COVID-19 antibody therapies

Antiviral COVID-19 drug prospects boosted by discovery of short form of coronavirus's ‘entry point’

University Professor to open a new front on coronavirus with latest vaccine trial

COVID has exposed a long-running shortage of nurses that is putting NHS patients at risk

Scientists aiming to create perfect fitting face mask

Respiratory nurses on COVID-19 frontline suffer anxiety and depression

Online germ advice to help stop spread of COVID-19

Leading Long COVID campaigner amongst BBC 100 Women for 2020

Southampton Professor to lead Janssen COVID-19 vaccine trial

Results of COVID19 drug treatment trial published

More support needed for cancer patients and carers impacted by COVID-19

COVID-19 effects on the brain revealed

Expert partnership to explore and establish Human Challenge studies of Covid-19

Blood test could identify COVID-19 patients at risk of ‘cytokine storm’ hyperinflammation

Professor Yardley awarded OBE for services to Covid-19 response

Developers of respirator for NHS frontline recognised in birthday honours

Point of Care COVID-19 tests can reduce transmission in hospitals

Southampton universities release joint student commitment during COVID-19

New testing device can detect COVID-19 in 15 minutes

Regular saliva testing to be trialled in University and Southampton schools

Southampton research helps deliver high quality COVID-19 antibody test

Southampton to host trials of Cambridge-developed coronavirus vaccine

10 minute testing device could reduce spread of COVID19 in hospitals

Women with young children, key workers and BAME groups losing sleep during coronavirus pandemic

Study reveals COVID-19 transmission rate on trains

Major investment funds research to investigate COVID-19 and ethnicity

Closure of schools during the COVID-19 lockdown could increase inequalities in primary and secondary education

Coordinated exit strategies crucial to avoid virus second-wave in Europe

Encouraging results from trial of inhaled drug to help COVID-19 patients

SouthMasks making a difference in Southampton

Prepare now for a winter COVID-19 peak, warns report

COVID-19 and Brexit can help recovery of UK fish stocks

New research to focus on the COVID-19-driven aftermath of working from home

First UK-wide study of brain complications in patients with COVID-19

Generous donation from alumni takes Southampton Coronavirus Response Fund to over half a million pounds

Drug trial into treatment of COVID-19 expanded to national level

Southampton puts weekly COVID-19 saliva sampling to the test

Southampton joins new initiative to rapidly identify treatment for COVID-19

Higher rates of severe COVID-19 in BAME populations remain unexplained

Three in four parents of pre-school children unable to balance work and childcare during lockdown

Southampton research helps confirm COVID-19 as trigger for rare inflammatory syndrome in children

DRAGON project to join fight against coronavirus

Largest study into impact of pandemic on global communities

Participants are wanted for on-line research exploring doctors’ communication with patients during lockdown

South coast universities unite in COVID-19 mission

Collecting real time data to support COVID19 care

University-led COVID19 drug trial expands into home testing

New study to give insight into potential effects of Coronavirus on the brain

Promising early results for a prototype COVID19 rapid diagnostic test

Ship Science Student Volunteers at NHS Nightingale

Students and staff help make Southampton Coronavirus Mutual Aid Group a community success

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trials call for more volunteers from Southampton

Covid-19 spells trouble for millions of couples: the impact of unemployment on relationships

Multiscale modelling and simulations to help design new drugs and vaccines to combat the coronavirus

Drone successfully completes first delivery of medical equipment to the Isle of Wight

Real-time research aims to support ‘lost and anxious’ young people through COVID-19 pandemic

Germs, Homes and Apps: can we do more to protect people at home when a family member has coronavirus?

Medical student’s view of life on the COVID-19 frontline

My COVID-19 blog - Working at working at home: a view from 'Guilt Central'

COVID-19 - ‘a story like no other’- for Southampton graduate

More face-shields making their way to frontline staff from Southampton

Southampton to play leading role in fast-tracked COVID-19 treatment trial

Rubbish piling up: the environmental impact of the COVID19 shutdown

New guidance to support psychological needs of nursing staff during COVID-19 pandemic

Drone trial to help Isle of Wight receive medical supplies faster during COVID19 pandemic

COVID19 lockdown hits coastal communities the hardest

Toddler given the gift of hearing using remote computer link during virus lockdown

Self-employed affected most by COVID19 lockdown

Respirator developed by University introduced on Southampton hospital's wards

Healthy diet with nutritional supplements support body in fight against COVID19

Online survey to assess needs of children and young people with cancer during COVID-19 outbreak

University lecturer instrumental in creating COVID lockdown compositions

University team’s urgent response turns 3D printing know-how into vital PPE

Southampton scientists reveal the coronavirus camouflage that will aid hunt for vaccine

University teams come together to ensure testing of PPE can keep up with demand

Southampton Coronavirus Response Fund launched to accelerate urgent research and offer student support

University of Southampton launches Wessex Academic Health Science Centre COVID-19 response

Southampton team developing prototype protective equipment for frontline healthcare staff

Faculty of Medicine to lead drug trial into treatment of COVID-19

Handy website awash with ways to protect you from coronavirus – COVID-19

Early and combined interventions crucial in tackling Covid-19 spread in China

Study analyses potential global spread of new coronavirus

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