UK Covid infections have climbed by a million in a week, ONS data suggest – but deaths remain below average for the time of year, and there are no calls for the return of restrictions.
This week, Zero Covid proponents like anthropologist Devi Sridhar have been out in force to try to save their legacy and regain control of the narrative. But they mustn't be allowed to rewrite history.
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.
Vaccine passports for domestic purposes are being axed in New Zealand, with mandates being removed in almost all industries, but not health and social care. Baby steps from the Toothy Tyrant.
An ongoing legal battle over whether the U.S. military can mandate Covid vaccines has left the navy with a warship it says it can’t deploy because it is commanded by an officer it cannot fire.
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.
According to a new poll, those vaccinated against Covid are also much more likely to support initiating war between Russia and the United States. What's the link?
The Omicron surge in South Korea has resulted in record deaths, reportedly leaving crematoriums and funeral homes struggling to cope, despite 87% of the country being double vaccinated and 63% triple vaccinated.
Two years ago today the UK climbed aboard the lockdown bandwagon and ordered the population to stay at home to try to 'flatten the curve'. But the evidence shows lockdowns are unnecessary, ineffective and harmful.
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.
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