According to a survey carried out by Appinio in the UK in March 2020, 78 percent of respondents reported that they were washing their hands more often to reduce the risk of contracting coronavirus, while 72 percent were actively avoiding large gatherings and crowds. On the other hands, only three percent of respondents had not been doing anything to reduce the risk from coronavirus.

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Black men and women in the United Kingdom were four times more likely to die from Coronavirus than white people of the same gender as of April 2020. Several other ethnic groups were also at an increased risk from Coronavirus than the white population, with men of Bangladeshi or Pakistani origin 3.6 times more likely, and women 3.4 more likely to die from Coronavirus.

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Odds ratios for the risk of dying from the coronavirus (COVID-19) by ethnicity in England and Wales.

Analysis comparing the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) death in people infected by Omicron and Delta variants, after adjusting for socio-demographic factors, vaccination status and health conditions.

To record the information required to evaluate the potential risk of Covid-19 infection, as part of professional screening or self-assessment. This is heavily based on the current NHS-111 UK self-assessment app at https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 and a similar risk assessment app developed for pre-hospital admission by DIPS.no. The exact risk factors are subject to continual update as the disease progresses.

According to a survey carried out in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2020, 42 percent of British people trust the released figures of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and mortality rates, while 15 percent do not trust the figures. Although, 40 percent are unsure whether to trust the figures or not.

As of March 22, the UK had 5,683 confirmed cases of coronavirus. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Fact and Figures page.

According to a survey carried out in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2020, British people are more worried about others catching coronavirus (COVID-19) than themselves becoming infected. 56 percent of respondents are worried about their family or friends catching coronavirus, compared to 41 percent who said they were personally worried about catching it. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Fact and Figures page.

According to a survey carried out in the UK as the end of April 2020, there were shortages of several items of personal protective equipment (PPE) for doctors working in high-risk areas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Over 32 percent of doctors reported shortages of scrubs, while approximately 30 percent were experiencing shortages of long-sleeved disposable gowns. For 11 percent of doctors in the UK, there was no supply at all of disposable goggles. There are also reported shortages of PPE for doctors in other areas of the health system in contact with coronavirus patients, and also for general practitioners.

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According to a survey carried out in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2020, 84 percent of British people believe that washing hands frequently and using hand sanitizer is a precaution against coronavirus (COVID-19). Furthermore, 80 percent think it is true that the virus can be spread to people of any age, although 14 percent of Brits incorrectly believe the virus can be transmitted by parcels and packages.

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Analysis of people who are potentially suitable for antibody and antiviral out-of-hospital treatments for coronavirus (COVID-19). Includes analysis of their behaviours, opinions and well-being in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Data covering attitudes towards treatments and experiences of those who have been offered treatments are also presented.

BackgroundMinority ethnic groups are at increased risk of COVID-19 related mortality or morbidity yet continue to have a disproportionally lower uptake of the vaccine. The importance of adherence to prevention and control measures to keep vulnerable populations and their families safe therefore remains crucial. This research sought to examine the knowledge, perceived risk, and attitudes toward COVID-19 among an ethnically diverse community.MethodsA cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire was implemented to survey ethnic minority participants purposefully recruited from Luton, an ethnically diverse town in the southeast of England. The questionnaire was structured to assess participants knowledge, perceived risk, attitudes toward protective measures as well as the sources of information about COVID-19. The questionnaire was administered online via Qualtrics with the link shared through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. Questionnaires were also printed into brochures and disseminated via community researchers and community links to individuals alongside religious, community and outreach organisations. Data were analysed using appropriate statistical techniques, with the significance threshold for all analyses assumed at p = 0.05.Findings1,058 participants (634; 60% females) with a median age of 38 (IQR, 22) completed the survey. National TV and social networks were the most frequently accessed sources of COVID-19 related information; however, healthcare professionals, whilst not widely accessed, were viewed as the most trusted. Knowledge of transmission routes and perceived susceptibility were significant predictors of attitudes toward health-protective practises.Conclusion/recommendationImproving the local information provision, including using tailored communication strategies that draw on trusted sources, including healthcare professionals, could facilitate understanding of risk and promote adherence to health-protective actions.

Objectives: To explore and evaluate the impact of factors including public risk perceptions on COVID-19 protective behaviors across the UK and Germany.Methods: We used survey data collected from a representative sample for Germany and the UK (total N = 1,663) between April and May 2021. Using a Structural Equation Model, we evaluate the role of personal health risk perceptions, official message quality, source of news, age and political orientation on COVID-19 protective behaviors in the context of German and UK risk communication strategies.Results: Personal health risk perceptions had a significant positive influence on protective behaviors. Economic risk perceptions had a negative direct influence on protective behaviors, particularly in Germany, as well as a positive indirect influence. Official message quality, use of official news sources and age had positive impacts on risk perceptions and protective behaviors. Left-wing political orientation was linked to greater likelihood of undertaking protective behaviors.Conclusion: For future pandemics, more attention should be paid to evaluating and conceptualizing different varieties of risk perceptions, risk communication strategies, and demographic variables alongside their impacts on undertaking protective behaviors.

Final model for risk of severe COVID-19.

Due the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), many marketing organizations in the United Kingdom (UK) may have to start operating remotely in 2020. A survey published in mid-March revealed that 62 percent of marketers fear that their organization could be compromised by the need to work from home. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

In an IPSOS survey carried out in February 2020, nearly three-quarters of British respondents believed a total quarantine would be correct given the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Nearly seventy percent of respondents also think that it is impossible to predict how the virus is spreading and that is the reason for the virus entering the United Kingdom (UK). Furthermore, 26 percent of Brits are of the opinion that the virus poses a high threat to their country, but only 12 percent believe it poses a high threat on a personal level. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

This replication archive contains all scripts and data necessary to replicate the analysis in “Risk and Preferences for Government Healthcare Spending: Evidence from the UK COVID-19 Crisis”.