Researchers believe that "abnormal" purchases of PCR lab equipment in Wuhan in the summer of 2019 suggest Covid was spreading "virulently" in the city far earlier than was previously thought.
Almost 12,000 women in the U.K. were living with undiagnosed breast cancer in May this year, according to new analysis – and screening for the disease is still below pre-lockdown levels.
Sajid Javid says there are currently no good reasons to introduce vaccine passports, but concedes that his comments do not mean "there can’t ever be a role for such an intervention".
A 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.
Laura Dodsworth has written a good piece in her new Substack account, arguing that the Government's 'Winter Plan' is packed with 'nudges' that are bound to "confuse people into compliance".
New rules for overseas travel will see the 'Green' and 'Amber' list countries merged – meaning unvaccinated travellers will have to test upon returning from former Green countries.
An attempt to see details of a key email conversation between leading scientists on Covid's origins has been blocked by Whitehall officials, redacting page after page with thick black lines. What are they trying to hide?
A 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.
More than a million Israelis could be stripped of their vaccine passports because they’ve not received a booster jab following the country's update of the meaning of 'full immunity'.
The imposition of restrictions on those who have chosen not to get vaccinated against Covid has prompted the creation of a black market in vaccine passports, which are selling for up to £750 online.
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