Advice and opinion

Read the latest advice from our experts on life during lockdown.

coronavirus

What we know about reinfection

Sheena Cruickshank provides expert comment on what we know so far about coronavirus reinfection. 
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Inflammation and COVID

Sheena Cruickshank discusses how inflammation is a key factor that explains vulnerability to severe COVID. 
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Mental health during the pandemic

Experts discuss how young people, women, and those with small children saw their mental health worsen most during the pandemic. 
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Do we need a coronavirus day of mourning?

Meghan Tinsley discusses why it’s vital to come together to deal with what we have lost.
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On Net Zero

In a new publication, Manchester academics make recommendations for a greener future post-COVID-19.
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Health app launched to support older people in lockdown

The app developed at Manchester provides strength and balance exercises to maintain physical wellbeing during isolation.
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Isolation wellbeing guide for older people

The 'Keeping Well at Home' guide is for those who are unable to go outside, or have limited access to online resources.

How Manchester is helping to fight coronavirus

Our people are working together and across society to understand COVID-19 and its wide-ranging impacts.

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