Author: mm612

Although COVID-19 is currently not dominating the headlines, it has not gone away and it would be prudent to remain vigilant to avoid unpleasant surprises. … Read more

An increasing number of anti-COVID-19 therapies raises hopes that they will enable us to return to the pre-pandemic normal. Although new therapeutics will play a … Read more

There is much debate about whether COVID-19 may have moved from the pandemic to the endemic phase, with many thinking that ‘endemic’ would mean a … Read more

Coronaviruses like SARS-CoV-2 can exchange genetic material when they infect the same host. Given that both the Omicron and the Delta variant are circulating in … Read more

There will always be uncertainty about when is the right time to introduce or remove COVID-19 restrictions. Clear guidance and communication of what the removal … Read more

By Martin Michaelis and Mark Wass. The Omicron variant has resulted in the introduction of new restrictions around the globe. Although we do not yet … Read more

A recent report by MPs entitled ‘Coronavirus: lessons learned to date’ has pointed out major shortcomings in the response to COVID-19. Despite the title, it … Read more

We cannot predict the future, and we do not know whether another lockdown is coming. Instead, we do know what we can do to reduce … Read more

By Martin Michaelis and Mark Wass. The discussion about our approach towards COVID-19 is largely a dispute about how to deal with uncertainty, due to … Read more

Estimations about the progression of the pandemic are projections but never accurate predictions. The future remains unpredictable. However, projections provide us with valuable information about … Read more