Some occupational groups have experienced higher rates of both COVID-19 infections and related deaths. Many people who work within these groups are involved in caring for people or patients that are more likely to be infected, or have otherwise been unable to work from home during the peaks of transmission. Which occupations have been most affected, what factors are contributing to this risk and are some sectors of the population being impacted more than others?
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NHS genetic testing,July 2004 (144 KB, PDF)
The sequencing of the human genome has generated large amounts of genetic data. Research is now focused on the difficult task of translating these raw data into clinically useful information and therapies. New genetic tests are considered by some as likely to be among the first applications.
This POSTnote looks at the prospects for genetic tests and testing technology and examines a series of policy, organisational and ethical issues raised by current and possible applications.
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NHS genetic testing,July 2004 (144 KB, PDF)
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