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COVID-19
What you need to know about the coronavirus and the race for the vaccine
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About The Book
Australia and New Zealand edition
From award-winning science journalist Dr Michael Mosley: The story of COVID-19, the greatest public health threat of our time ...
This book charts the trajectory of a novel virus, from its emergence in China at the end of 2019 to its rapid worldwide spread.
Based on the latest scientific discoveries, Dr Mosley provides a fascinating and detailed understanding of the secrets of this coronavirus, how it spreads, how it infects your body and how your immune system tries to fight back. With access to leading experts, he reports on the battle to find treatments and a safe and effective vaccine (ultimately, the only way to defeat the virus).
Armed with the facts about COVID-19 you’ll be in a better position to protect yourself and your family as the world begins to reopen.
Eating well, sleeping soundly, exercising and managing stress are all vital for keeping your body and immune system in the best possible shape to fight the virus. These are areas where Dr Mosley, creator of the 5:2 diet, is well known for his science-based and practical approach.
‘This is an incredibly readable summary of the latest research. A magical mixture of scientific realism and reasoned hope.’ Dr Mathew Vadas, Professor of Medicine and leading immunologist, Centenary Institute and University of Sydney
From award-winning science journalist Dr Michael Mosley: The story of COVID-19, the greatest public health threat of our time ...
This book charts the trajectory of a novel virus, from its emergence in China at the end of 2019 to its rapid worldwide spread.
Based on the latest scientific discoveries, Dr Mosley provides a fascinating and detailed understanding of the secrets of this coronavirus, how it spreads, how it infects your body and how your immune system tries to fight back. With access to leading experts, he reports on the battle to find treatments and a safe and effective vaccine (ultimately, the only way to defeat the virus).
Armed with the facts about COVID-19 you’ll be in a better position to protect yourself and your family as the world begins to reopen.
Eating well, sleeping soundly, exercising and managing stress are all vital for keeping your body and immune system in the best possible shape to fight the virus. These are areas where Dr Mosley, creator of the 5:2 diet, is well known for his science-based and practical approach.
‘This is an incredibly readable summary of the latest research. A magical mixture of scientific realism and reasoned hope.’ Dr Mathew Vadas, Professor of Medicine and leading immunologist, Centenary Institute and University of Sydney
About The Author
Photograph by David Bostock
Dr Michael Mosley is the #1 international bestselling author of several books, including The Fast 800 Keto, The Fast 800,The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet, The Clever Guts Diet and The Fast Diet. Dr Mosley trained to be a doctor at the Royal Free Hospital in London before joining the BBC, where he spent three decades as a science journalist and executive producer. Now freelance, he is a well-known television personality and has won numerous television awards, including an RTS (Royal Television Award), and was named Medical Journalist of the Year by the British Medical Association.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia (May 28, 2020)
- Length: 144 pages
- ISBN13: 9781760857608
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