Building ventilation and Covid-19
Providing adequate ventilation is an important means of reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission. this briefing discusses the scientific evidence and the UK government's policy on ventilation.

This briefing provide an overview of long Covid, the impacts of this condition and the development of clinical guidance and services for those affected. It also provides links to further reading and Parliamentary material.
Coronavirus: Long Covid (350 KB , PDF)
Long Covid is the term used to describe symptoms of Covid-19 that persist for longer than 4 weeks. In most people, the symptoms of the virus will resolve within 12 weeks but there are some who remain ill for longer. Studies looking at the symptoms and impacts of long Covid report that people can be left with ongoing symptoms for many months which can have a significant, negative impact on their lives.
Early figures from the Office for National Statistics (based on the Covid infection survey) estimate that one in ten people testing positive for Covid-19 have symptoms that last longer than 12 weeks.
There have been calls for greater recognition and support for those affected by long Covid. Support and campaign groups report a lack of awareness and understanding amongst the general public and healthcare professionals and state that sufferers can struggle to get the care they need.
In October 2020 NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) announced plans for a network of clinics for people with long-term symptoms arising from Covid-19. NHSEI have also established a long Covid Taskforce, bringing together patients, charities, researchers and clinicians to help manage the NHS approach to long Covid. In December 2020, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing the long-term effects of COVID-19. This provides guidance on the assessment and care of individuals following an illness consistent with Covid-19 infection where symptoms have lasted for longer than 4 weeks
Coronavirus: Long Covid (350 KB , PDF)
Providing adequate ventilation is an important means of reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission. this briefing discusses the scientific evidence and the UK government's policy on ventilation.
The WHO is negotiating a treaty on pandemic preparedness. The briefing outlines what has been proposed, where negotiations are up to, and what comes next.
A Westminster Hall debate on 'improving dialysis care outcomes' is scheduled for 19 May 2022 at 3pm. Jim Shannon MP will open the debate.