Victoria Forster, Contributor

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How Has The Covid-19 Pandemic Impacted Cancer Research?

More than twice as many people died from cancer in the U.S. last year than of Covid-19. We asked five researchers about how the pandemic has affected their vital research.

Record Drop In Cancer Mortality Reported For Second Straight Year

The drop is underpinned by significant progress in lung cancer treatment, although it still remains the #1 cause of death from cancer.

Covid-19 Vaccines Can’t Alter Your DNA, Here’s Why

A common myth circulating on social media sites falsely claims that the mRNA vaccines against the Covid-19 coronavirus can change DNA.

One In Fifty People In England Had Covid-19 Last Week, According To New Data

The number rises to 1 in 30 people in the capital London as the U.K. reported another day of record coronavirus case numbers.

Study Confirms New U.K. Coronavirus Variant Is Substantially More Transmissible

Researchers have calculated that the new variant increases the R number by up to 0.7.

Cancer Survivors At Greater Risk Of Developing And Dying From New Cancers

A new study has found that people who have survived cancer in adulthood have a greater risk of developing and dying from new cancers than people in the general population.

Experts Call For People With Cancer To Receive Priority Access To Covid-19 Vaccines

People with cancer are twice as likely to die from Covid-19. Now, experts are calling for people with cancer to be given priority for Covid-19 vaccines.

Covid-19 Superspreader Wedding Sparks 15 Person Outbreak At Company Networking Event

Over 80% of employees tested after the event were positive for Covid-19, with more attendees refusing a test despite reporting symptoms.

CDC Releases New Ventilation Guidelines For Indoor Environments To Reduce Covid-19 Risk

The suggested strategies range from simple and cheap, such as positioning fans near windows, to more costly solutions like HEPA filters and UV light systems.

Covid-19 Superspreader Wedding In Washington State Linked To 7 Deaths Of People Who Didn’t Even Attend

A 300-person wedding on November 7th in Washington State has been linked with dozens of cases of Covid-19 and several deaths.