News Round-Up
March 13, 2022 10:43 pm 79 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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Lancet Study Which Claims Pandemic Death Toll is Three Times Higher Than Official Figures Uses SIX Models and Churns Out Nonsensical Results
March 13, 2022 7:00 am 66 CommentsA new paper in the Lancet claims that the pandemic death toll is three times higher than official estimates. But it's based on six models that churn out nonsensical results.
Primary School Pupils Up to Six Months Behind in Maths Because of Lockdown
March 12, 2022 11:12 pm 58 CommentsAfter just the first lockdown, data suggest that average primary school pupils in England were 3.6 months behind in maths compared to previous years, rising to almost six months in Yorkshire and the Humber.
News Round-Up
March 12, 2022 10:40 pm 81 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.
‘Deltacron’ Variant “Doesn’t Warrant Particular Attention”, Say Scientists
March 12, 2022 6:33 pm 82 CommentsReports that a hybrid Covid variant of Omicron and Delta dubbed 'Deltacron' is spreading across the world are not yet a cause for concern, scientists have said.
News Round-Up
March 11, 2022 11:40 pm 68 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.
Vaccine Safety Update
March 11, 2022 5:39 pm 73 CommentsThe 28th of our round-ups of Covid vaccine safety reports and news from a group of medics to inform the debate on vaccination.
Airline Trade Association Calls For End of Face Masks for Air Travel
March 11, 2022 3:21 pm 70 CommentsThe International Air Transport Association – which represents 290 airlines in 117 countries comprising around 83% of global air traffic – has called for the end of face mask requirements for air travel.
News Round-Up
March 10, 2022 11:54 pm 100 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.
Woman Furious as £2,000 Lockdown Fine Suddenly Taken From Bank Account
March 10, 2022 4:35 pm 81 CommentsA woman has complained after money was automatically taken out of her account without her knowledge after being told she'd receive a £10,000 coronavirus fine last year. Where is the amnesty from these ludicrous laws?