Pandemics
Mar 26, 2021
On 24 March 1882, Robert Koch announced his discovery of the Mycobacterium that causes tuberculosis.
Etiqueta: COVID-19
Fatigue
Mar 26, 2021
After over a year coexisting with the coronavirus, the burnout feeling in most of the population has a name: pandemic fatigue.
Why is there no plan at the moment to vaccinate children against COVID-19?
Mar 24, 2021
Maria Garcés-Sánchez, specialist in paediatrics and researcher in the Vaccines Area at FISABIO, explains why vaccinating children against COVID-19 is not a priority at the moment.
Can we still catch and spread COVID-19 even if we are vaccinated?
Mar 09, 2021
The vaccine protects us against severe forms of COVID-19, but does it prevent us from catching it or infecting others?
What are the characteristics of the new strain of coronavirus in the UK?
Jan 04, 2021
The new coronavirus strain identified in the United Kingdom presents different mutations. Alma Bracho, FISABIO researcher, explains.
Which face masks are the most effective and how to use them correctly?
Dec 21, 2020
The most effective type of mask depends on what you want to use it for. We have three types: self-filtering masks, surgical masks, and hygienic masks.
Why is it difficult to predict the evolution of the pandemic reliably?
Dec 17, 2020
Answered by Anabel Forte, professor of Statistics and Operations Research at the University of Valencia, explains why it is so difficult to make reliable predictions about the pandemic.
Invisible women during the pandemic
Dec 14, 2020
The author discusses how women have been rendered invisible during the COVID-19 pandemic and how we have experienced a regression in gender biases.
COVID-19: A forest fire rather than a wave?
Dec 14, 2020
Is it useful to talk about COVID-19 waves, or maybe other metaphorss such as forest fires can be more adequate?
The end of doubt
Dec 14, 2020
As the debate on vaccines grows, people with doubts will dissipate them and take a stand for or against them.