Since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak, we’ve been hearing all about the case fatality rate of the disease, which in some countries, including the European Union on average, runs above 10%.

Coronavirus death rates are almost six times lower in countries with a widespread vaccination programme involving the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) jab, a new study has found.

The biggest public health risk in Africa is not Covid-19, but the consequences of regional and global measures designed to reduce its effect on public health. The cost-benefit analysis of these measures yields a different result in Africa than in Europe, North America and large parts of Asia.

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Several African governments have been praised for their decisive actions in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

A Stanford professor of medicine who also has a doctorate in economics, prof Jay Bhattacharya has questioned the conventional wisdom on the death rates from Covid-19 that governments all over the world are using to model their responses.

Professor Johan Giesecke, one of the world’s most senior epidemiologists, advisor to the Swedish Government, shares his thoughts on lockdown.

Blood tests show 14% of people are now immune to covid-19 in one town in Germany.

The selflessness, rapid organisation and collaboration of these farmers is truly outstanding and pays testament to the generosity and strength of the relationships the farmers have with their local authorities and local communities.

Who would have thought? In our lifetime? Never. After all, this only happens in the movies, right? Wrong.

Why has Portugal not been as badly hit by COVID-19 as neighbour Spain?

Is lockdown leaving a dry taste in your mouth? Try this recipe to make your own homemade pineapple beer.

We could be vastly overestimating the death rate for COVID-19. Here’s why.

Sweden has not locked down its economy and society.

Sourdough baking is taking off and British national treasure, Stephen Fry, is a fan.