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Research updates

Genetics and COVID-19 symptoms

April 28, 2020

Do genes influence COVID-19 symptoms? Our latest data from identical and non-identical twins shows that genetic makeup does play a significant role in determining whether or not you might develop symptoms of coronavirus infection.

Charities back COVID Symptom Tracker

April 24, 2020

Today, the COVID Symptom Tracker app, The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and many of the UK’s largest health based charities are joining forces in order to reach the most at risk groups. Read our press release here.

ACE inhibitors and COVID-19

April 23, 2020

What do we know about blood pressure drugs like ACE inhibitors and COVID? Dr. Claire Steves and her team share the latest research to help answer your questions around blood pressure medications and COVID.

Webinar: COVID Research Update

April 23, 2020

Doctors and clinical researchers Claire Steves and Tim Spector share an update on scientific insights they are learning from COVID Symptom Tracker. On this webinar, they bring to light the importance of studying the frail and new symptoms being reported.

Ageing, frailty and COVID-19

April 22, 2020

Initial data which came out of China warned us that COVID-19 affects older people more seriously. But does it affect them in the same way? Dr. Claire Steves and the team from King's College London investigate.

News: the latest COVID estimates

April 18, 2020

Symptomatic COVID cases continue to fall across the UK even as our contributor base grows to over 2.3 million. Discover our latest estimates across England, Scotland and Wales.

Symptomatic COVID cases fall by 71% over 2 weeks

April 16, 2020

The number of cases of predicted symptomatic COVID has fallen from 2 million to 582,640 in just over two weeks (01 April to 15 April) according to the latest data from the new COVID Symptom Tracker app.

How long will COVID lockdown last?

April 15, 2020

Professor Tim Spector and ZOE, CEO Jonathan Wolf share projections on cases of COVID-19 to discuss when the pandemic will end and the risk of ending lockdown too early.

First Minister Mark Drakeford makes urgent appeal

April 10, 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford and NHS Wales are appealing to the Welsh public to download the COVID Symptom Tracker app to help the NHS response to COVID-19 in Wales.

You asked: Can food help immunity?

April 9, 2020

Many COVID Symptom Tracker participants have been asking our scientists whether there are certain foods that they should be eating to help combat COVID-19 or fend off coronavirus infection. We reveal the truth backed by science.

The impact of self-isolation

April 6, 2020

The latest analysis of data from the COVID Symptom Tracker app, used by over 2 million people, shows the rate of new symptoms being reported nationally has slowed down significantly in the past few days.

Most common symptoms of COVID

April 1, 2020

Our latest analysis of data from the COVID Symptom Tracker app suggests losing your sense of taste and smell may be the best way to tell whether you have COVID-19. Our researchers share their latest update direct from King's College London.

Webinar: Predicting symptomatic COVID-19

April 1, 2020

ZOE and King's College data science and machine learning teams have been working around the clock to create a machine learning model that uses Symptom Tracker data to predict COVID-19 in the UK. Here's how they've done it.

Mapping your symptoms

March 31, 2020

Our data science team has analysed some of the most commonly reported symptoms in the UK. We'll show you what they are and where they're being experienced by those using our COVID Symptom Tracker.

COVID App updates: March

March 31, 2020

After receiving thousands of data-points from you on app improvements we are happy to say that we have updated the app experience for you. Here is an overview of new features we've made.

Webinar: Symptom Analysis

March 30, 2020

Watch our March 30th research update webinar. Doctors and clinical researchers Claire Steves and Tim Spector share an update on the insights they're learning from the COVID Symptom Tracker and how we're using it to aid the global health community.

Smoking and COVID-19

March 29, 2020

We know that smoking isn't a healthy habit, but have you wondered if it might increase your risk of COVID-19? Dr. Claire Steves and the research team from King's College London tell us more in our latest update.

King's College London: The team analysing your data

March 28, 2020

We talk to Dr. Claire Steves, Senior Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London who is leading the research team analysing your data.

Could non-classic symptoms indicate mild COVID?

March 28, 2020

Scientists and researchers from Kings College London report the state of the nation’s reported symptoms as of 3pm on 27th March 2020.

Over 1 million citizen scientists and counting!

March 27, 2020

The COVID symptom tracker was downloaded over 1 million times in just 36 hours.

Who are the 1.5 million citizen scientists?

March 27, 2020

The COVID symptom tracker has now been downloaded over 1.5 million times. As the number of contributors continues to grow we take a look at who they are.

How your data will help fight COVID-19 in the US

March 26, 2020

As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic grips the United States, we are recruiting millions of citizen scientists across the nation. Our aim is to slow the outbreak of the disease and identify those at risk sooner. Here's how you can help out from home.

How is your data secured?

March 25, 2020

Your data is protected under "General Data Protection Regulation" (GDPR) which extends beyond the standard requirements of US data protection regulations. Read more about how your data is protected and the security partners making it possible.

How your data will provide clues to tackle COVID-19

March 24, 2020

Research lead Dr. Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London and director of TwinsUK, discusses how your data will be used.

How do I delete my data?

March 24, 2020

You have the right to remove your data from our service at any time. We'll tell you how it is protected and how you can remove it at any time.

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