News Round-Up
December 31, 2021 8:11 pm 80 CommentsA summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
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NHS Providers Chief Tells U.K. to Brace for “Tighter Restrictions”
December 31, 2021 3:58 pm 144 CommentsChris Hopson, the Chief Executive of NHS Providers, says the Government may have to draft in "tighter restrictions" in order to save the NHS from being overwhelmed by a surge in Omicron cases.
Bill de Blasio’s Successor as Mayor of New York City Vows to Retain Private Sector Vaccine Mandate
December 31, 2021 1:16 pm 41 CommentsIncoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who takes power on New Year's Day, has vowed to retain Bill de Blasio vaccine mandate for private sector workers.
Latest NHS Data Shows Number of Covid Hospital Patients Half What it Was This Time Last Year
December 31, 2021 1:04 pm 45 CommentsThe Daily Sceptic's in-house doctor reflects on the year gone by, noting the site's excellent track record of identifying important issues about the NHS's management of Covid months before the mainstream media.
Scottish Government Admits That Hundreds of ‘Covid Patients’ Have Been Hospitalised for Other Reasons
December 31, 2021 9:00 am 48 CommentsThe SNP Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, has admitted that hundreds of Covid patients may have been in hospital for reasons unrelated to the virus.
News Round-Up
December 30, 2021 11:11 pm 66 CommentsA summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
EFL Stops Match-Day Testing to Prevent Fixture Disruption
December 30, 2021 5:23 pm 109 CommentsThe English Football League has announced that it will scrap match-day testing to prevent further fixture disruption – a problem which has plagued English football over the Christmas period.
Unvaccinated Sports Stars Now Unable to Play in Italy
December 30, 2021 1:42 pm 112 CommentsItaly has imposed a mandatory vaccination requirement on all outdoor sportsman, which also bans any unjabbed player from travelling into the country to compete in international tournaments.
Australian Medical Experts Say Three Booster Jabs Should Be Administered A Year
December 30, 2021 10:56 am 160 CommentsAnalysing data gathered by the U.K. Health Security Agency relating to the effectiveness of the Pfizer and Moderna booster jabs, some Australian medical experts say three booster jabs may be needed per year.
News Round-Up
December 29, 2021 11:42 pm 137 CommentsA summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.