Dr Jeremy Rossman
Jeremy Rossman is a Senior Lecturer in Virology and President of Research-Aid Networks, University of Kent. His research focuses on the process of infectious disease outbreaks, and he has contributed to studies published in journals including PLoS Pathogens, Bioinformatics and Cell.
Recent articles by Dr Jeremy Rossman
COVID autumn booster jabs 2023: Who should have them and how effective are they?
New variants of coronavirus are continuing to emerge.
Here’s how a human bird flu pandemic could unfold
The largest ever global outbreak of avian influenza has started to jump to other animals. Are humans next?
How soon after having COVID can you catch it again?
Yes, it's possible to catch COVID after just having it.
Can you pass on COVID-19 if you’re testing negative?
In a word - yes.
Should we be worried that polio has been detected in the UK?
A national incident has been declared after the virus was found in a London sewer.
Reality Check: How worried should we be about monkeypox?
It is unlikely the disease will become a new pandemic but cases are likely to rise over the coming weeks, virologist says.
COVID-19: Will we have to live with it forever? A virologist explains
The extent to which we will have to live with the virus depends on our actions.
Reality Check | How worried should we be about the Omicron variant?
As research begins to emerge on the latest variant of COVID, should we be concerned about it and what makes it different to previous variants?
Omicron Variant: How worried should we be? A virologist explains
As with all newly emerging COVID variants, there are still many unknowns, but it is critical we take action now.
Reality Check | Is the UK heading for a winter of ‘super colds’?
Thousands of people are reporting coming down with bad colds following the relaxing of lockdown measures, UK Health Secretary data shows.
COVID booster shots: How do they work and when will we need them?
Clinical trials are still investigating the effectiveness of COVID-19 booster jabs, while the UK Government have said millions may be offered a third jab from September 2021.
How viruses evolved – and gave humans a placenta
Are we all distantly related to a virus? A scientist explains the unique evolution of the microscopic parasites.
Reality Check | Will we ever work out where COVID-19 came from?
Was it bats? Was it pangolins? Was it both? Was it something else? Finding the origin of SARS-CoV-2 is vital for fighting future epidemics.
Should I wear two masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
Is one mask enough?
Will social distancing measures cause coronavirus to evolve into a more deadly strain?
Asked by: Gary Theobald
Would Spanish flu be as deadly if it occurred today?
Asked by: Tamsin Nicholson, Warwickshire
Reality Check | COVID-19: Can we stop the spread of more coronavirus variants?
From South Africa to Brazil, Bristol and Liverpool, a string of worrying coronavirus strains have emerged. But why? And can we prevent more from developing?
What can the world do to avoid future pandemics like COVID-19?
Asked by: Anita Hashtrudi, Scotland
Reality Check | Is the COVID-19 virus mutating?
Occasionally, viruses mutate in a way that gives them an advantage in spreading through the population.
COVID-19 | What happens after lockdown?
As the UK gradually comes out of lockdown, what do the coming months have in store?
Could hydroxychloroquine be used to treat COVID-19?
President Donald Trump claims he has been using it to protect himself from the coronavirus, but the evidence that it works isn't looking good.
What is the R number, and why is it relevant to coronavirus?
Every disease also has what’s called a ‘basic’ reproduction number, and in the case of COVID-19 it's high enough to make it highly contagious.
What is viral load and why is it important to coronavirus?
How much virus is in your body affects how your body is able to deal with an infection.
Can I get the coronavirus twice?
There have been some cases, but is it too early to tell what is actually happening here?