Viruses

Science In Action. Zoonotic hotspots and where to find them. Audio, 36 minutes
Researchers map where the riskiest areas are for viruses to jump from bats into humans.
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
How is Covid impacting India’s children? WorklifeIndia. Video, 00:24:29
Millions of Indian children have seen their lives thrown into chaos due to the pandemic.
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BBC World Service
Posted
1 June 2021
Health Check. Can the common cold prevent Covid? Audio, 26 minutes
Can a cold prevent Covid, mental health in Covid medical staff, and our amazing heart.
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Curious Cases. Series 15, A Cold Case Part 1. Audio, 34 minutes
Why do we get more colds in winter?
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year
Impact of new variant on children investigated
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UK
Posted
22 December 2020
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2125
CrowdScience. Am I related to a virus? Audio, 29 minutes
Although they’re not technically ‘alive’ might viruses hold a place in our family tree?
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
'Scared' patients urged to get vaccinations
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Wales
Posted
27 August 2020
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44
'I was given a 5% chance of survival' Video, 00:03:22
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Newsbeat
Posted
2 August 2020
DNA pioneer would be 'amazed' by centenary plans
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Cambridgeshire
Posted
25 July 2020
Looking for viruses in Thai bats. Video, 00:02:09
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Asia
Posted
24 June 2020
Science In Action. Covid -19 hope for severe cases. Audio, 34 minutes
A readily available drug prevents some deaths, and others may also be useful
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Hope for pangolins as protection boosted in China
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Science & Environment
Posted
10 June 2020
Contact tracing: Lessons from smallpox in 1962
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Wales
Posted
7 June 2020
Hunting for future killer viruses. Video, 00:02:22
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Science & Environment
Posted
6 June 2020
Science In Action. The medical complexity of Covid -19. Audio, 32 minutes
Understanding viral damage to the brain and heart
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Coronavirus: 'Wash hands at least six times a day'
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Health
Posted
20 May 2020
The Virus Hunters. Audio, 57 minutes
Tracking the virus hunters who race to understand and extinguish new pathogens.
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year
Eurostar passengers told to cover their faces
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UK
Posted
2 May 2020
The Virus Hunters. Audio, 57 minutes
Tracking the virus hunters who race to understand and extinguish new pathogens.
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year
When will it end? Kids' questions on coronavirus. Video, 00:03:58
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Health
Posted
27 April 2020
Virus study to track infection and immunity levels
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UK
Posted
23 April 2020
Australia urges G20 action on wildlife wet markets
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Australia
Posted
23 April 2020