Research Updates

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Do I have COVID or a cold? How to tell the difference

September 21, 2021

Our tips for how to tell the difference between COVID and a cold, and when you should get tested.

With the highest cases in Europe, UK should trigger Plan B now

September 16, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 47,276 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to five days ago.

You can now log any vaccine, including boosters, with ZOE

September 16, 2021

You can now log COVID-19 vaccine boosters and vaccines received as part of a clinical trial in the ZOE COVID Study.

COVID-19, pregnancy, fertility and vaccines: Your questions answered

September 9, 2021

In this webinar, our experts look at the evidence around COVID-19 and vaccination in pregnancy and whether vaccines can affect fertility.

COVID cases no longer climbing as feared

September 9, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 51,876 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to five days ago

ZOE to fight more health conditions

September 8, 2021

Since the start of 2020 COVID-19 has overshadowed all other health concerns, so we’re asking you to help us research the health conditions that matter most to you.

Double COVID vaccination halves risk of Long COVID

September 2, 2021

Your data shows that double vaccination halves the chances of someone contracting Long COVID. Here’s what the research found.

COVID still rising after restriction-free summer

September 2, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, there are currently 57,158 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to five days ago.

How does COVID-19 affect children?

September 1, 2021

In this webinar, our experts discuss how seriously COVID affects children, the risks of long COVID, and whether we should be vaccinating kids.

COVID bounces back as cases start to rise

August 26, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, there are currently 51,961 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to five days ago.

Is COVID vaccine protection fading?

August 25, 2021

Our latest analysis shows that protection from the Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs can start to fade within six months.

COVID vaccines: are they working?

August 25, 2021

In this webinar, our experts discuss how well COVID-19 vaccines are working and whether we’ll need booster shots in the future.

What to eat when you have COVID-19 or long COVID

August 24, 2021

Getting the right nutrition is important when you’re ill. While there are few clinical trials looking specifically at what to eat if you have COVID-19 or long COVID, here’s what we know so far from other similar illnesses.

Is loss of smell still an important symptom of COVID-19?

August 20, 2021

Your data helped to show that loss of smell (anosmia) was a key symptom of COVID-19 earlier in the pandemic. Here’s why it’s still worth watching out for any changes in smell or taste, especially if you don’t have access to testing.

UK cases hold steady

August 19, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, there are currently 43,693 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to five days ago.

Should you self-isolate after being ‘pinged’? Here are the signs to look out for

August 13, 2021

People who have been ‘pinged’ after coming into contact with a COVID case are more likely to test positive if they have any of the 20+ symptoms of COVID-19.

Fall in UK COVID cases stalls

August 12, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, there are currently 45,911 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to five days ago [*].

We’ve updated the COVID tests screen

August 10, 2021

We’ve updated the way you log, view and organise different COVID-19 test results in the app.

Should I still wear a mask?

August 5, 2021

We answer your questions on face coverings, including whether they protect against COVID-19, and when and where you should consider wearing one.

Do children get long COVID?

August 4, 2021

King’s researchers have published a study in Lancet Child and Adolescent Health looking at data from the ZOE COVID Study and found that COVID-19 children are unlikely to suffer from long duration COVID symptoms.

COVID cases are falling

August 4, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, there are currently 46,905 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average. This is a fall from 60,271 new cases from last week, suggesting that we are now past the peak of the 3rd wave.

Detect COVID-19 sooner by introducing more symptoms

July 30, 2021

The signs of an early COVID-19 infection are wider than the current NHS advice of fever, cough and loss of taste or smell needed to trigger a test, research has found.

UK cases stop rising

July 29, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, it is estimated that among unvaccinated people in the UK there are currently 36,102 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to five days ago [*].

Long COVID: What do we know so far?

July 27, 2021

In this webinar, our experts discuss what we have learned about long COVID over the past year, including how it’s defined, who is most likely to get it, potential treatments and the long-term implications.

Hopes that wave of infections had peaked fade

July 22, 2021

The overall number of estimated cases is 60,019, which indicates that new cases are still on the rise in the UK.

COVID estimates updated as more people are being vaccinated

July 21, 2021

To make sure that our figures are as robust as possible, we’ve updated the way we calculate our COVID incidence figures. This means that you’ll see the numbers change.

7 tips to live with COVID after ‘Freedom Day’

July 19, 2021

Prof. Tim Spector shares his top tips for navigating COVID-19 after so-called ‘Freedom Day’ and beyond.

Research Updates

For more blog content please head to joinzoe.com/learn

Research updates

Do I have COVID or a cold? How to tell the difference

With the highest cases in Europe, UK should trigger Plan B now

You can now log any vaccine, including boosters, with ZOE