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COVID testing is changing: keep logging your tests and symptoms in the ZOE app

August 28, 2022

As testing changes in the UK, it’s still important that you log any symptoms and test results in the ZOE app - whether negative or positive - to help us keep track of COVID-19

ZOE Health Study joins world-leading cancer trial, NHS-Galleri

June 14, 2022

We’re very excited to announce a new partnership with the NHS-Galleri cancer trial. ZOE Health Study Contributors who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to take part in a new trial helping to detect cancer early and save lives.

How your new health reports advance science

June 1, 2022

We’re introducing a brand new way of reporting in the ZOE Health Study app which will take into account how you usually feel. We’re still tracking COVID symptoms, tests and vaccines but this new way of reporting goes beyond this to examine your daily, general health.

COVID numbers have stopped falling

May 12, 2022

According to the ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 116,609 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average. A continued decrease of 6% from 124,420 reported last week.

Introducing the ZOE Health Study!

May 6, 2022

Since we launched the COVID Symptom Tracker app back in March 2020, we’ve all come a long way. That’s why we’re excited to reveal the refresh of our brand name and logo - The ZOE Health Study!

COVID numbers tumble, as new variants fail to take hold

May 5, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 127,245 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average

1 in 15 has COVID in new record high

March 31, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are 349,011 currently new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average. An increase of 7% from 324,954 reported last week.

Introducing the new simplified daily report

March 23, 2022

We’ve added a new profile tab to the ZOE COVID Study app homepage to make your daily reporting even easier.

COVID cases rocket to new high

March 17, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are 258,155 currently new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average. A massive increase of 47% from 175,189 reported last week.

ZOE government funding has been cancelled, but we’re not stopping

March 15, 2022

For the last 18 months, the ZOE COVID Study has been funded by the UK Government. From April 2022, it will no longer fund the study, but we’re committed to keep going.

Why scientists need you to complete your ZOE Health Profile

March 1, 2022

Our new Health Profile for UK Contributors will help ZOE study the secrets of the immune system and understand how we might reduce the risk of chronic diseases. All we need is your time to update it.

Have you done your science today? Easy ways to log your daily health report

February 24, 2022

The best way to contribute to the ZOE COVID Study is to log a quick health report every day. Read tips on how to fit logging into your daily routine and why it’s still important as ever to track your symptoms and COVID tests.

COVID déjà vu as cases now falling for second time this year

February 17, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 181,424 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LF test data from up to three days ago.

COVID peaks for second time this year

February 11, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 203,973 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LF test data from up to three days ago

Is my upset stomach a symptom of Omicron?

February 4, 2022

We’ve noticed a recent rise in people reporting gastrointestinal symptoms in the ZOE COVID Study app - so what’s going on?

What does Omicron mean for the future of COVID?

February 4, 2022

In this webinar, our experts answer your questions about the highly transmissible Omicron variant including how effective vaccines are against it, whether it really is more mild and what it can tell us about the future of COVID.

UK back to 200,000 a day

February 3, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 195,069 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to three days ago.

Omicron bounces back

January 27, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 159,486 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LF test data from up to three days ago.

Omicron falling fast, but new uptick detected in children

January 20, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 144,527 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LF test data from up to three days ago.

Introducing the ZOE Studies Hub

January 18, 2022

We’re excited to share the first step in our plan to improve human health science as we look beyond COVID-19 to other major health conditions.

Omicron wave has finally peaked

January 13, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 183,364 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LF test data from up to three days ago.

Omicron spread slows but cases hit vulnerable over 75s

January 6, 2022

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 208,471 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LF test data from up to three days ago.

Cases set to break 200,000

December 30, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 192,290 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to three days ago.

COVID cases explode

December 23, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 144,284 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to three days ago.

Everything we know so far about Omicron

December 20, 2021

Learn what we know so far about the Omicron COVID variant, what you can do to help keep yourself and others safe, and how you can help with research into the new variant. This is where the links to all our Omicron blogs live.

Omicron and cold-like symptoms rapidly taking over in London

December 16, 2021

According to ZOE COVID Study incidence figures, in total there are currently 87,131 new daily symptomatic cases of COVID in the UK on average, based on PCR and LFT test data from up to five days ago.

Map of Omicron spread in England

December 16, 2021

Omicron is rapidly changing the way COVID-19 spreads. Keep an eye on your region with this map that tracks predicted Omicron prevalence across England.

Research Updates

For more blog content please head to joinzoe.com/learn

Research updates

COVID testing is changing: keep logging your tests and symptoms in the ZOE app

ZOE Health Study joins world-leading cancer trial, NHS-Galleri