Norway scrapped almost all remaining restrictions today, doing away with its self-isolation and face mask requirements and ending social distancing, despite being in the middle of its Omicron surge.
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.
Lockdowns don't work but Government is refusing to examine the evidence, says ex-Minister Lord Frost in a new interview, which covers Covid, Net Zero, free speech, the push towards globalism and more.
The Government of the province of Ontario in Canada has successfully sought a court order to freeze over $8 million U.S. dollars in funds made to the Freedom Convoy on GiveSendGo.
Natural immunity from previous infection remains strong against Omicron, a study from Qatar has found, with 56% protection against reinfection and 100% protection against serious disease and death.
MPs and scientists have written again to the JCVI calling for Covid vaccination of healthy under-16s to be paused pending further studies, arguing the evidence that the benefits outweigh the risks is lacking.
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.
Unions and scientists have denounced Boris Johnson's announcement that self-isolation rules will end, as a poll shows three quarters of the public want them to continue, half say forever, while just 17% support the move.
U.S. Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci has said the "full blown pandemic' is nearly over – but left the door open to local measures, future restrictions, and regular booster shots.
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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