GPs could inoculate over-70s with other vaccines while pharmacists concentrate on younger groups

Data expected in coming days that will confirm if new variant is more transmissible

This week has been filled with dire warnings against socialising over the festive season but trends are already showing case numbers heading upwards

Eight months on it seems we have not learnt which specific measures are most effective

Can our system of test, trace and isolate rise to the challenge of rising case numbers?

‘It feels like we’re accelerating the ship towards the iceberg,’ says Dr Tomás Ryan

Current virus testing system ‘unprepared for the purpose of preventing a second surge’

Rolling out effective test would give greater certainty about measures to end lockdown

PCR ascertains whether the virus is present; antibody tests tell you if you have beaten it

RIA’s new five-year plan launched by Prof Peter Kennedy at admittance day ceremony

University researchers discover means to block inflammation that leads to Type 2

The cells of Henrietta Lacks, who died in 1951, have been critical to research but her family was not told for years

Potential arises for possible remedies

Scientist says discovery represents a significant breakthrough against disease that affects 2 million people in Europe