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COVID cases fall but numbers level off in recent days

March 19, 2021

According to the ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK Infection Survey figures, there are currently 4470 daily new symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on swab tests data from up to five days ago.

The 21 symptoms of COVID-19 to watch out for

March 18, 2021

There are many more symptoms of COVID-19 than the ‘classic three’ of cough, fever and loss of smell. If you’re newly unwell, it could be COVID-19 and you can get a test through the ZOE COVID Symptom Study app.

Is a headache a symptom of COVID-19?

March 18, 2021

Did you know that having a headache can be a key symptom of COVID-19? Here’s how to spot it and what it’s like.

Is a persistent cough a symptom of COVID-19?

March 18, 2021

Did you know that having a persistent cough can be a key symptom of COVID-19? Here’s how to spot it and what it’s like.

Is loss of smell or taste a symptom of COVID-19?

March 18, 2021

Did you know that a change or loss of smell (anosmia) or taste can be a key symptom of COVID-19? Here’s how to spot it and what it’s like.

Is fever a symptom of COVID-19?

March 18, 2021

Did you know that having a high temperature or fever can be a key symptom of COVID-19? Here’s how to spot it and what it’s like.

People don't know classic COVID symptoms, even when they have them

March 17, 2021

A quarter of people with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 don’t get tested and 40% of survey respondents could not identify the three ‘classic’ COVID symptoms of persistent cough, fever, or loss or change in sense of smell, according to a new study submitted to a major journal.

COVID cases drop by a third

March 12, 2021

According to the ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK Infection Survey figures, there are currently 5,494 daily new symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on swab tests data from up to five days ago.

What is ‘COVID tongue’ and what does it look like?

March 10, 2021

Changes to your tongue and mouth ulcers could be a sign of COVID-19. Here’s what to look out for.

How do the Pfizer and Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines compare? And how do they affect different people?

March 8, 2021

In our latest vaccine webinar, our experts compare the effectiveness and after effects of the two current UK COVID-19 vaccines and discuss how different people respond to the jab.

The way we show COVID-19 cases near you is changing

March 5, 2021

We’re changing the way we show local data in the app as cases fall due to lockdown and vaccination, to keep it as accurate as possible.

Drop in new COVID cases resumes

March 5, 2021

According to the ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK Infection Survey figures, there are currently 8,111 daily new symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on swab tests data from up to five days ago.

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for people with weakened immune systems? And will they work?

March 2, 2021

We speak to Professor Ellie Barnes about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for people who are immunosuppressed or immunocompromised.

As schools reopen, here’s what you can do to help keep children and teachers safe

February 26, 2021

As schools start to reopen, we’re urging headteachers to sign up for our School Communities programme to help keep students and staff safe over the months ahead.

Rates level off but not a cause for concern

February 26, 2021

According to the ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK Infection Survey figures, there are currently 9,545 daily new symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on swab tests data from up to five days ago [*].

Five tips to support your mental health during COVID-19

February 23, 2021

Helpful advice to support your mental wellbeing during the pandemic.

How we calculate COVID-19 incidence has changed and rates have now reduced

February 23, 2021

Our data scientists made some changes to the way we calculate COVID-19 incidence rates. The figures have gone down as a result. Here’s why.

How we’re supporting mental health during COVID-19

February 19, 2021

We've launched a survey to support mental health through the ZOE COVID Symptom Study app.

Rapid drop in cases slows down

February 19, 2021

According to the ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK Infection Survey figures, there are currently 14,064 daily new symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on swab tests data from up to five days ago.

Feeling unwell? It could be COVID-19, so get a test

February 17, 2021

There are many potential symptoms of COVID-19 in addition to cough, fever and loss of smell (anosmia). If you start feeling newly unwell, you should get a COVID test to check if you’re infected and help bring the pandemic to an end.

Life under lockdown: Diet and health behaviours during COVID-19

February 12, 2021

In our latest expert webinar, we reveal the initial findings from our survey investigating how diet and lifestyle habits have changed during the pandemic.

When can we ease lockdown? ZOE forecasts COVID cases to spring

February 12, 2021

According to the ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK Infection Survey figures, there are currently 14,818 daily new symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on swab tests data from up to five days ago.

Had a COVID vaccine? You still need to protect yourself and others afterwards

February 11, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the UK, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself and those around you after your jab while your immunity builds.

Are the vaccines working? What after effects are people experiencing? We reveal our first findings

February 9, 2021

For the past month, people have been logging their vaccines in the ZOE COVID Symptom Study app. We look at initial data about how vaccination is impacting COVID-19 positivity rates and what after effects people experience.

Would you have a COVID jab? 95% of ZOE COVID Symptom Study users say yes

February 8, 2021

We asked more than a million users of the ZOE COVID Symptom Study app whether they would accept a COVID-19 vaccine if offered. Here’s what they told us.

COVID cases down 70% since New Year peak

February 5, 2021

According to the ZOE COVID Symptom Study UK Infection Survey figures, there are currently 20,360 daily new symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on swab tests data from up to five days ago [*].

Vaccine after effects more common in those who already had COVID

February 4, 2021

People who have had a previous COVID-19 infection are almost twice as likely to experience one or more mild whole body (systemic) after effects compared to people who didn’t have COVID-19 (33% vs 19%) from a Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine dose.

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COVID cases fall but numbers level off in recent days