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Loch Down

Apr 23, 2020
Scotland Editor Sarah Smith joins the discussion on lockdown restrictions in Scotland. Model and activist Adwoa Aboah, with psychologist Dr. Ciara Dockery, talk about using creativity during times of crisis. How will Scotland approach an exit strategy? Can art help support mental health during the pandemic?
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Quick takeaways

  • Emerging vaccination trials offer hope for a global solution to the pandemic crisis.
  • Creativity and community support are integral in managing mental health amidst the current challenges.

Deep dives

Oxford Vaccine Trial in Progress

The first two volunteers in Europe have been immunised at the Oxford Vaccine Groups vaccination centre as part of a coronavirus vaccine trial. This significant milestone, achieved in just three months, offers hope for a potential solution to the global crisis. The trial includes scientists as volunteers who had previously been immunised by the professor leading the trial against another pandemic threat. This development signals progress in the race towards a viable vaccine.

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