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Coronavirus shows why it’s vital to distinguish sex and gender
Professor Alice Sullivan (UCL Institute of Education) stresses the need to collect data on different genders, as studies on gender during the lockdown have shown issues including female health practitioners wearing PPE designed for men, and a rise in domestic abuse.
Covid-19 lockdown message is confusing
Professor Hugh Montgomery (UCL Medicine) says that the communication from Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been confusing regarding the easing of some Covid-19 lockdown rules.
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Fear of retribution mixed with relief at end of WWII
Professor Mary Fulbrook (UCL School of European Languages, Culture & Society) describes the warring emotions felt by Soviet forces, Nazi party members, as well as allies and surviving refugees displaced from the Second World War.
Listen: BBC Radio World Service’s 'The History Hour' (from 16 mins 25 secs)
Younger people have lowest levels of life satisfaction under Covid-19 lockdown
A study led by Dr Daisy Fancourt (UCL Epidemiology & Health) has found that younger people are suffering more with mental health and financial issues due to the Covid-19 lockdown, as well as being the most likely to break the restrictions.
Government lockdown messaging “risky”
Sunday’s announcement on the easing of lockdown measures will make little difference for most people, but the minority who are not following guidance will take the announcement as permission to break the rules, says Professor Susan Michie (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences)
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Not all face masks are equal
With more people now opting to wear face masks, Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering), explains that reusable face masks are important to cut down on the environmental impact of plastic waste.
Latin American elderly heritage guardians shielded from Covid-19
Following reports that native South American tribes are barricading villages to prevent the spread of Covid-19, Honorary Professor Carolyn Stephens (The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, UCL) explains that many elderly indigenous people could fall victim to it if unprotected.
Mixed government lockdown message will confuse public
As the Government unveils how it will ease the lockdown restriction, Dr Dimitrios Tsivrikos (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) explains that any mixed messaging will generate fear and confusion amongst the public.
Intensive care work is brutal, but you can help
Describing his recent experiences caring for patients with Covid-19, Professor Hugh Montgomery (UCL Medicine), highlights the huge strain he and his colleagues are under and calls for more dedicated support and education for intensive care staff.
Covid-19 may increase blood clotting and risk of stroke
Clinical observations of COVID-19 patients, who went on to have a stroke, suggest coronavirus may cause clots within blood vessels (arteries) in the brain, finds a team of neurologists from UCL and UCLH. Professor David Werring (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) comments.
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