The MHRA has granted emergency approval for both the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines to be used as a third booster shot. The announcement comes as the UK Government are believed to be planning the rollout of a mass booster programme for most, if not all adults, in order to mitigate an expected rise in cases over autumn and winter.

UK Law states that employers must ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, or ventilation, in enclosed areas of the workplace – this includes our schools. But how do you know which areas of your office or classrooms are most at risk?

In England, blood donors are now able to contribute to potentially life-saving plasma medicine. The ban on using plasma from UK donors – brought in to protect against vCJD, the human form of “mad cow disease” – has been lifted to boost stocks of immunoglobulin.

It’s estimated that 300,000 carbon dioxide monitors will be required by schools in England for the September term to improve ventilation and reduce the number of COVID-19 outbreaks.

Recent cases of extreme weather are a stark reminder that climate change is a very real phenomenon. From the floods sweeping across north-western Europe to the relentless wildfires engulfing Turkey, it’s painfully clear that drastic steps need to be taken if we want to save our planet.

Construction companies face the challenge of reducing their carbon footprint significantly to stay ahead of their competitors. The risk of receiving fines or losing out on clients, who are prioritising sustainability more than ever before, means that many businesses are working hard to minimise their impact on the environment.

From the 19th July, England’s “work from home” order was officially dropped, enabling businesses to request their staff to return to the office. In light of this, the UK Government are advising that, to make the return to work as safe as possible, companies should look to purchase carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors to observe air quality levels within their buildings.

The disastrous consequences of global warming have never been more evident than they are today. People are finally starting to recognise the importance of reducing their carbon footprint and living more sustainably.

Biotech start-up Cerevance are working on the development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. In accordance with their license from the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), it was necessary for the team at Cerevance to put in place a reliable and simple, wireless monitoring system.

The UK Government has given the green light for the NHS to begin the planning of a COVID-19 vaccine booster programme. There are significant concerns that, this winter, we will experience a much bigger flu season than what the public and the NHS have become accustomed to.