At these extraordinary times we at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre are only too aware of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic is having worldwide. Many of our Cohort participants will be self-isolating, or shielding, with all the attendant challenges that go with this, and we hope that everyone has the support they need to get through these extremely challenging times. Many local support networks have been set up to supplement the government one – one example being Age UK services: you may like to check here what support is available in your local area.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/in-your-area/shopping
Because Covid-19 is such a new infection, there is a considerable amount of research ongoing to try to establish how to diagnose and treat the condition, and to protect people going forward. One such piece of research involves an app, which can be installed on a mobile phone, and tracks symptoms. We would encourage you to look at the website, and consider whether you, or relatives, might be interested in participating in this.
Stay safe everyone
Professor Cyrus Cooper
Director MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, Southampton
