This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm (London time) on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm (London time) on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm (London time) on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm (London time) on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm (London time) on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm (London time) on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm (London time) on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm (London time) on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

What is your favoured approach to allay fears for patients who have concerns regarding vaccination?

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic altered the face of non-communicable diseases? What steps can be taken in this time to try to help reduce the risks of severe COVID-19 infection?

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article aims to provide a concise overview on some of the innovative solutions that have been employed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and ensure the continuity of healthcare education and training.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article aims to explore some of the key public health strategies that have been employed to try and reduce the spread of COVID-19, and considers what strategies may be appropriate moving forward to minimise transmission and prevent the over-burdening of health care systems.

A recent BBC report from Croydon University Hospital's Emergency Department has provided an eye opening insight into the state of affairs in this peak 2nd wave of Covid-19 cases in South London.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article aims to provide a concise overview on some of the potential benefits and challenges presented by the increased use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article reflects on the activity on MedShr throughout 2020 which has aimed to provide education around COVID-19 and allow healthcare professionals around the world to share their experiences to promote peer-to-peer learning during an emerging, rapidly evolving situation.

This update will be published weekly on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article considers the current evidence, guidelines, and active research into drug treatments for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article considers the challenge of managing COVID-19 in malaria endemic settings, and focuses on strategies for maintaining essential services for malaria during this time.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article focuses on post-COVID-19 syndrome, widely known as Long COVID. The article highlights the origins of the term, explores what is currently known about epidemiology and risk factors, and considers the research challenges moving forward. Current and future management approaches are also considered, including the potential challenges of caring for patients with Long COVID in low- and middle-income countries.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

If you were shielding from COVID-19, what would you do if you thought you might be having a heart attack or a stroke? What if you didn’t have textbook heart attack symptoms but just didn’t feel right? How would you weigh up the risks and decide whether to go to the hospital or remain at home?

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article follows our previous article on the progress in the search for a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), and focuses on the challenges that must be overcome in developing and distributing a new vaccine. The article also discusses factors specific to different patient groups which are relevant for selecting a safe and effective vaccine.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article considers the progress in the search for a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), and the potential challenges faced in developing a vaccine at this pace.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article focuses on strategies for resuming and maintaining normal practices during the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, focussing on the emerging guidance and scoring systems for risk stratification and assessment.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article considers the potential impact of seasonal influenza alongside the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, and examines what preparations are in place to mitigate this.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This week's COVID-19 Open Article considers the evidence for convalescent plasma as an emerging therapy in the management of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Cardiology Meetings in COVID-19: What’s worked so far? What hasn’t? Roxana Mehran hears from Ron Blankstein and Asif Qasim.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

In LMIC maternal and perinatal mortality rates are still a concern. How can we support women through pregnancy and perinatal care amidst a COVID-19 pandemic?

This update will be published weekly on Mondays at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This article describes current literature about how coronavirus affects children and how it should be managed.

This update will be published weekly on Mondays at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly on Mondays at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This article discusses ITU management of COVID-19 and summarises key WHO recommendations.

This update will be published weekly on Mondays at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This article discusses prognostic factors and prediction of outcomes in COVID-19.

Have you been inundated with the fake news or confusing reports surrounding COVID-19?

This update will be published weekly on Mondays at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly on Mondays at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published weekly on Mondays at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

How can we detect early deterioration in COVID-19, here are some resources and pathways that may be suitable for LMIC.

This update will be published weekly on Mondays at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

The RECOVERY trial has shown that dexamethasone can significantly reduce the mortality rates in high risk COVID patients.

This article summarises WHO guidance on coronavirus management relating to escalating care.

Our MedShr Student Guest Reporter Yasmin Dhuga has conducted a follow-up interview on how medical students in the UK have been affected by the pandemic, with more details on examinations, progression and the future.

How can we provide supportive care for COVID-19 patients? Is there a role for palliation when resources and management options have been exhausted?

What evidence is there for treatments for COVID-19? Read a summary of the potential therapies here.

How can low and middle income-countries triage COVID-19 effectively?

What is the evidence of COVID-19 transmission in the asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic period? More evidence has emerged from contact-tracing data and modelling studies. How can we apply this knowledge to protect ourselves and vulnerable communities?

This week's COVID-19 Weekly Update on MedShr Open (Week 8th June 2020). Focus on how countries have been affected by the easing of lock-down rules and the effect of a second wave. This week's publication highlights look at opinion articles and reviews that are worth a pause for thought.

COVID-19 teaching cases and guidance for doctors in the Middle East, covering six key topics: Prevention, Recognition, Investigation, Management, Communication and Clinical Groups.

What is contact tracing? How is it done? A summary of the guidance.

How can healthcare professionals prevent spread of COVID-19? This article summarises relevant WHO guidance.

This week's weekly update on coronavirus (COVID-19): Updates on the situation worldwide with dedicated areas for Africa and the Middle East. Focus on the possibility of asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 and the global situation of summarise in maps from John Hopkins University.

COVID-19 teaching cases and guidance for doctors in Africa, covering six key topics: Prevention, Recognition, Investigation, Management, Communication and Clinical Groups.

Read a commentary by Prof Asif Ahmed on available evidence surrounding use of face masks to prevent spread of COVID-19 in public.

Are there lower-cost alternatives or strategies that could help low and middle-income countries with making a diagnosis of COVID-19 during this pandemic? Here is our summary on how investigations can be used in diagnosis and to predict risk of infection.

The latest updates on the COVID-19 situation worldwide for the week of 19th to 25th May 2020. Highlights this week include a Science Weekly podcast, on whether we should compare the COVID-19 figures across countries. Key publications featured, with a focus on how to predict the risk of severe infection.

MedShr founder Dr Asif Qasim urges doctors around the world to share knowledge of COVID-19 with colleagues by posting clinical cases in MedShr's COVID-19 Case Discussion Group.

This article is aimed at healthcare professionals and summarises some key research papers about the ethics of allocation of resources in the Coronavirus pandemic.

In response to COVID-19 how should we best manage the limited resources of PPE? How will this look for low and middle income countries? Are homemade masks a solution for the general population? Let's explore the evidence behind it.

COVID-19 weekly updates for May. Focus on evidence behind which materials make good homemade masks, and highlights from the recent publications on the COVID-19 situation in low and middle income countries around the world.

https://letsbeatcovid.net/ is now supplying anonymous data to the NHS through Project OASIS and has assessed to the NHS Digital Health Technology Standard

A new rare condition / syndrome has been noted in children during the coronavirus outbreak, read about what it is, who has been affected, the symptoms, and management.

With many countries facing shortages of adequate personal protective equipment in the COVID-19 pandemic, what practical steps can we take to reduce risk of exposure and transmission? Are any of the new adjuncts effective or helpful in the healthcare setting?

Hand hygiene has been a priority in COVID-19 public health campaigns internationally. However in many low-income countries the public may not have access to running water or supplies may not be reliable. What can we advise patients in these scenarios and do we have evidence to back it up?

Weekly update on international updates on COVID-19: Focus on the easing of lockdown/physical distancing measures and the pandemic "R-number". With many publications based on modelling results of the COVID-19 pandemic, how will countries compare or assess their response to this outbreak?

Latest update from RCPCH about COVID-19 in children

MedShr has been nominated for the Hottest HealthTech Startup award in The Europas 2020 for our role in helping address the COVID-19 pandemic. Vote for us now!

An update on progress towards a COVID-19 vaccine

Can you recognise the common signs and symptoms of COVID-19? View our evidence-based summary on signs and symptoms.

A summary of COVID latest including news, infection numbers and deaths, latest research and updates.

MedShr’s new COVID-19 education programme for Africa and Middle East to include teaching cases, local data and guidance for managing COVID-19 patients in resource-poor environments.

Today's latest news on coronavirus (COVID-19): Updates on the worldwide update as countries start to outline their strategies for exit from covid-19-lockdown. Latest articles on the status of vaccines and information on previous coronaviruses in history.

Today's latest news on coronavirus (COVID-19): Updates on the situation worldwide, new guidance from British Thoracic Society, lung ultrasound educational materials and best household materials to make a facemask.

Today's latest news on coronavirus (COVID-19): Updates on the situation worldwide. Focus on the latest updates from the Royal College of Paediatrics on COVID-19 in children, risk stratification for staff and summaries on antibody tests for coronavirus and the second-wave of COVID-19 cases.

Today's latest news on coronavirus, many countries are easing lockdown and opening up to business, kawasaki-disease like symptoms and toxic shock in children, analysis of antibody tests for coronavirus and second-wave of COVID-19 cases.

A new trial has found Tocilizumab could help treat patients with coronavirus.

Today's latest news on coronarvirus along with research, guidelines and up to date statistics. Guidelines released on prone positioning patients and management of cardiovascular disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Information on COVID-19 - 12pm GMT on weekdays - a summary of latest novel coronavirus news, data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Prof Ahmed, Dr Alzahrani and Dr Varney provide a commentary on Islam and Muslim faith and how it can contribute to public health in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The discuss religious preactices as they relate to social distancing, lockdown, hand hygiene and quarantine.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This article provides a quick summary of emerging evidence and professional opinion on a coronavirus (COVID-19) safe lockdown exit strategy and progress on a novel coronavirus vaccine.

Today's news on coronavirus from around the world, progress on COVID-19 vaccine, latest research and statistics on how coronavirus is affecting the world and the UK.

This analysis of COVID-19 deaths in NHS workers looks at mortality in healthcare professionals in the UK.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Discussion about how the USA may cope with the coronavirus pandemic regarding need for ventilators was published recently in the Lancet.

SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding may begin 2 to 3 days before the appearance of the first symptoms. Study analysing the temporal patterns of viral shedding in 94 patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 and modeled COVID-19 infectiousness profiles from a separate sample of 77 infector–infectee transmission pairs.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Read the evidence so far about re-infection.

A quick guide on how to fit check and store your FFP mask

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

RCPCH and Public Health England have been auditing COVID in children in England.

A letter to the editor of NEJM on 15th April gives details of the healthcare workers who died from COVID-19.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Read a quick summary of the main points from the RCP COVID-19 update webcast

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Data from Wuhan shows very poor outcomes from in hospital cardiac arrest - only 2.9% survival to 30 days, 0.7% with good neurological outcome.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Multiple mechanisms are available to re-sterilise and re-use N95 masks

Why should doctors, nurses and HCPs wear FFP and not surgical masks?

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Fluorescent dye was used to demonstrate potential protection from plastic enclosures used during airway intubation.

Highlighting the COVID-19 protocol for Acute Kidney Injury from Brigham and Women's Hospital

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Spotlight on Interviews: Hear from Yasmin Dhuga, current undergraduate medical student from Brighton and Sussex Medical School

A note on prone-positioning techniques.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Key elements of a review published in the Lancet on 6th April 2020.

Google has released data from their location services summarising the community mobility data by country to help individuals understand and plan travel in their region.

Important updates from Wuhan on managing haemodialysis patients with COVID-19, data from their case series

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Douglas Isles has produced a simple, reductive model that forecasts COVID-19 deaths

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Pulmonary embolism is a cause of clinical deterioration in COVID-19 viral pneumonia

While essential to protect against aerosol spread of COVID-10, prolonged wearing of PPE is not comfortable and can have a physical impact on staff.

"There is a dramatic increase in the number of vascular events, ischemic strokes, and thrombosis, which is likely due to the virus affecting coagulating mechanisms."

This amazing infographic from Visual Capitalist outlines some of history’s most deadly pandemics, from the Antonine Plague to the current COVID-19 event.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

These graphics from Artis Ventures provide an in-depth look at who’s in the innovation race to defeat COVID-19, showing the companies and institutions developing new tests, treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.

See how transmission of the virus globally can be mapped using its genome.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Clinical points to consider for surgical tracheostomy and lessons from the SARS outbreak.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This article presents and evaluates 4 evidence-based mindfulness apps which may be of use to professionals and the public during this outbreak.

COVID-19 survey to gather information urgently needed by health services.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Summary and key points from ICNARC report of UK ITU patients.

A summary of available data on clinical application of RT-PCR in COVID-19.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Highlights from Red Whale resources, an emotional and psychological survival guide for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

WHO review the data on droplet and airborne COVID-19 transmission

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Germany supports EU neighbours with ITU transfers

The ExCel London exhibition halls to be converted into a temporary new hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infographic from the World Health Organization on how to manage stress during this COVID-19 pandemic.

An excellent podcast with Dr Rachel Morrish (from You are not a Frog) and Dr Caroline Walker (from the Joyful Doctor) about managing anxiety and looking after your mental health during this COVID-19 pandemic.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

A summary of two key studies informing how we protect ourselves from COVID.

Description of what is known about medical students involvement in the COVID-19 response, from the relevant bodies and students themselves.

Discussion of a recent paper from JAMA on Italy's case fatality rate.

A systematic review of available evidence was released on 18th March.

The RCP have released a video Q&A session for physicians discussing COVID-19.

See the latest infographic published in the BMJ

Read about a recent paper on well-being micro-practices.

Why social distancing cannot be quickly or prematurely relaxed.

Guidance from the WHO, CDC and Public Health England on use of PPE in different situations.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

How close are we to a cure? Research into a COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral therapy is still underway while the coronavirus spreads to more countries and cities everyday. What is being done in this race for a solution?

Latest update from ENT UK calling for more PPE for healthcare staff. When examining the nasal cavity and throat, whether in hospital or in the community, it it advised to treat all patients as potentially positive for COVID-19.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Chloroquine inactivates COVID-19 in vitro: treat now or trials first?

Differences between the three outbreaks and viruses explained in brief

There is increasing evidence that healthcare workers have a higher risk and exposure to COVID-19 as part of their key work. In this interview Dr Jason Chen shares his experiences in Hong Kong dealing with COVID-19, with a focus on how this affected otolaryngology practices.

Read about a recent paper linking high viral load to COVID-19 severity.

Loss of smell can be part of the presentation of COVID-19, senior ENT clinician warns.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Comparison of COVID-19 and SARS surface stability. Viability of viruses were investigated through experimental study of aerosol and surface application to copper, cardboard, stainless steel, and plastic maintained at 21 to 23°C and 40% relative humidity over 7 days.

How can we protect and care for our household amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? Check out the guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to ensure your home surfaces are clean.

What are aerosol generating procedures? Healthcare professionals worldwide are concerned about exposure to COVID-19 at work (nosocomial infection). Can we operate safely during this pandemic, to minimise risk to colleagues and patients?

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

With returning to medicine under the spotlight this insightful article from Dr Rachel Rummery, HEE Clinical Lead for Return to Practice

A step by step online guide from Gloucester Hospitals NHS Trust to Respiratory Assessment for COVID-19

Only the paranoid survive! 10 tips on why Taiwan has been successful handling COVID-19

This study from the Chinese CDC includes over 72,000 COVID-19 cases and provides valuable epidemiological information around case fatality rate in different age groups, co-morbidities and gender. It also shows that case fatality rate among critical cases is almost 50%, and showed that, of the 1,716 COVID-19 cases in health workers, 14.8% were severe or critical.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

The purpose of this guideline is to maximise the safety of patients who need critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic, while protecting staff from infection.

Latest guidance from ENT UK on examinations, procedures and performing tracheostomy. Personal protective equipment guidance for UK healthcare professionals now escalated.

This update will be published daily at 12pm GMT and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.

Clinical practitioners on the front lines of China’s fight against COVID-19 have developed a handbook of treatment and care protocols for healthcare providers.

To help you navigate the wide range of digital resources, our MedShr Editorial Team have curated content for dedicated COVID-19 pages to provide regular updates on useful resources and latest developments.

Latest COVID-19 airway management principles from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, The Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, the Intensive Care Society and the Association of Anaesthetists.

Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling suggest the restrictions will have to last much longer.

What is the risk of death from coronavirus? A break down of case fatality rate of COVID-19 by age.

The ITU and Anaesthetics department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has produced these guidelines on the management of early ARDS in patients with COVID-19.

Comprehensive webinar from the Association of Anaesthetists on management of COVID-19.

An outline of the basics of self-care and keeping safe from COVID-19 based on guidance from the NHS as presented by the BBC. Learn about proper hand hygiene, hand washing technique and how to avoid catching new coronavirus during this pandemic.

Announcement by Dr Asif Qasim about MedShr Daily Updates by MedShr Open - providing trusted professional information about the COVID-19 pandemic including coronavirus guidelines, up-to-date statistics, research, evidence and news.

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Healthcare professionals looking for distance learning, free CPD and online education about novel coronavirus and resulting COVID-19 can find key courses here.

19th March update – see guidance on coronavirus from Public health England, King’s Critical Care, key Anaesthetics bodies and WHO. Useful infographics on COVID-19 case fatality, global and UK statistics.