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20/9/21

News Round-Up

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.

20/9/21

All Bar Three Top U.K. Universities Refusing to Return to Full In-Person Teaching This Term

Only three of the U.K.'s top 27 universities have decided to return to full in-person teaching this term, with the other 24 having opted instead for a 'blended' approach including online learning.

20/9/21

More than 50% Increase in Number of Children Going to A&E with Serious Mental Health Issues since Start of Lockdowns

There has been a more than 50% increase in the number of children going to A&E with serious mental health problems since the beginning of lockdowns and almost 30,000 are being prescribed antidepressants each month.

20/9/21

Unvaccinated Footballers Could Be Barred from Next World Cup

Qatar is pushing for unvaccinated footballers to be barred from next year's World Cup, which will be hosted in the country, with fans already having to prove they have had two jabs to attend matches.

20/9/21

Long Covid Is Even Less Common Than Previously Thought

In April, the ONS estimated that 12% of people who test positive end up getting long COVID. That estimate has now been revised down to 2.5%. And when it comes to children younger than 11, the figure is less than 1%.

20/9/21

The Compelling Evidence that Variants Drive Covid Surges

See set out in a series of graphs the evidence that Covid surges are driven by the emergence of successful new variants.

19/9/21

News Round-Up

19/9/21

Advice for Parents Concerned About the Vaccination of Their Healthy Children

The vaccine roll-out for healthy 12-15 year-olds is set to begin this week. Here's some advice for parents who are concerned about their children being vaccinated without their consent.

19/9/21

U.K. Orchestra Provokes Outrage by Dropping Nearly Half Its Performers To “Prioritise Increased Diversity”

The English Touring Opera faces a backlash after sacking nearly half its members in the interests of 'prioritising diversity'.

19/9/21

Booster Jab Invitations to Be Sent to 1.5 Million People in England This Week

England's booster vaccine roll-out has been launched, with 1.5 million invitations being sent this week to the over-50s, the clinically vulnerable and healthcare workers to get their third dose.

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