Drug shows promise against Covid-19
A new anti-viral drug developed by University spin out, Pneumagen, has had positive results in laboratory tests against Covid-19.
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Rural communities and Covid-19
Death rates from Covid-19 could be between 50% and 80% higher in rural communities and remote small towns, according to University experts.
The psychology of pandemics
Professor Stephen Reicher discusses the psychologies driving public policy during the coronavirus.
Coronavirus exit strategy
The UK must get real about coronavirus exit strategy prospects says former government scientific advisor Professor Sir Ian Boyd.
COVID-19 symposium
Professors Garry Taylor and Frank Sullivan took part in a video symposium on COVID-19 with doctors in Beijing and Wuhan.
Spanish Roma, Covid-19 and the inequities of a pandemic
New research highlights that the Spanish Roma (Gitano) community are extremely vulnerable during the current pandemic.
Former students donate face masks to fight Covid-19
Former students of the University of St Andrews in China have donated 11,000 face masks to the University.
Studying COVID-19 spread
Professor David Crossman appointed to Scottish Government advisory group.
Why face masks in an epidemic?
Christos Lynteris from the School of Philosophical, Anthropological & Film Studies writes about the prevalence of face masks in epidemics.
Confirmed case of Covid-19
In an email to all staff and students St Andrews Principal Professor Sally Mapstone confirms the University's first case of Covid-19.