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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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."

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

NHS staff are being offered discounts, offers and in some cases free items and services by companies looking to support key workers and healthcare professionals. #NHSHeroes #HealthHeroes #Clapforcarers