11 September 2020
A handful of people across the world appear to have caught the coronavirus twice, suggesting that immunity against the virus doesn’t last – and could potentially make second infections worse
25 March 2020
The coronavirus has been found to stick to surfaces for days – but you’re more likely to catch it when close to infected people, or possibly through droplets spread via plumbing and ventilation systems
29 January 2020
The new coronavirus is spreading faster than SARS - and it may be because it can be passed on before a person shows any sign of symptoms
24 January 2020
Everything you need to know about the Wuhan coronavirus that emerged in China and has caused over 600 cases so far
21 January 2020
Six deaths and nearly 300 cases have been linked to a new virus that originated in China. Authorities now believe the virus can spread from person to person
17 June 2019
Two more people are reported to have died after eating contaminated sandwiches at a UK hospital. Here’s everything you need to know about the listeria outbreak
16 April 2018
Mosquitoes are particularly attracted to the sweat of people who have malaria, suggesting the parasite that causes it may change a person’s body odour
29 December 2017
Fat isn’t all bad – it stores powerful immune cells, and seems to boost their ability to defend the body from dangerous infections
