News Round-Up
November 9, 2021 11:22 pm 60 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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Singapore to Deny Free Covid Healthcare to the Unvaccinated
November 9, 2021 3:49 pm 136 CommentsFrom December 8th, the Government of Singapore will no longer cover the medical bills of Covid patients who refuse the vaccine.
Mandatory Vaccination Will Cause One in 10 Care Workers to Lose Their Jobs
November 9, 2021 12:14 pm 95 CommentsThe Government is set to implement a mandatory vaccination requirement for all care home workers, although one in 10 currently remain unvaccinated and will likely lose their jobs as a result.
More Than 11,000 Contracted Covid and Died after Being Admitted to Hospital
November 9, 2021 9:51 am 74 CommentsNearly 12,000 patients most likely contracted Covid in hospital and died shortly after.
News Round-Up
November 8, 2021 11:22 pm 38 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.
China’s Extreme Zero-Covid Policies Have Not Shielded It From Its Largest Outbreak Since Wuhan
November 8, 2021 5:59 pm 30 CommentsChina is experiencing its most severe outbreak since Wuhan, with the Government's extreme zero-Covid strategy seemingly doing little to curb the spread of the virus.
Despite a Tsunami of Condemnation, Sweden’s Approach to Covid Hasn’t Ended In Disaster
November 8, 2021 1:16 pm 106 CommentsAlthough it was heralded as a dangerous move by media outlets and academics across the West, Sweden has emerged with a much lower death toll than many nations which enforced strict lockdown measures.
Matt Hancock Demands That Mandatory Vaccination for NHS Staff Must Arrive before Winter
November 8, 2021 11:00 am 173 CommentsThe former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has called for mandatory vaccination for NHS staff to be introduced before winter. Sajid Javid, instead, wants to wait until April.
News Round-Up
November 7, 2021 11:09 pm 37 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.
Covid Infections Fall by 20% In a Week
November 7, 2021 5:23 pm 52 CommentsWhen compared with last Sunday's figures, the number of Covid infections appears to have dropped by 20%.