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8/9/21

Third Man Dies in Connection To Contaminated Moderna Vaccine Doses in Japan

A third man with no known serious health conditions has died after taking a dose of the Moderna Covid vaccine in Japan from a batch since suspended due to the discovery of contaminants.

8/9/21

Recent Coverage of Lab Leak Theory Was Driven by Right-Wing Media

Many left-wing commentators are still reluctant to concede that COVID might have escaped from a lab in Wuhan. A new study confirms that recent coverage of the theory has been driven by right-wing media.

7/9/21

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.

7/9/21

‘Traffic Light’ Travel System Could Be Scrapped Next Month – Only to Be Replaced by New System Based on Covid Vaccination

Ministers are planning on making overseas travel less complicated next month by scrapping the 'traffic light' system. But less complicated does not mean fairer, as a new system could be based on Covid vaccination.

7/9/21

Matt Hancock Sparks Laughter and Derision from MPs and Ridicule Online as he Speaks From the Backbenches

Matt Hancock tried to make a modest re-entry into public life this afternoon in the House of Commons debate about the Government's National Insurance hike. It didn't go well.

7/9/21

Confusion Over Reported Plans for October ‘Firebreak’ Lockdown

The Department for Education and the Prime Minister's spokesman have denied reports that the Government is planning an October 'firebreak' lockdown, but the Vaccines Minister seemed less sure on Sky News this morning.

7/9/21

Join Us For Forthcoming Debate: Did the Lockdown Cause More Harm Than Good?

You can purchase tickets at the link below to a forthcoming lockdown debate in Central London. Motion is: Did the lockdown cause more harm than good? Should be a humdinger.

7/9/21

Number of Children Referred for Foster Care Increased by More Than a Third Over the Past Year of Lockdowns

The number of children referred to the children's charity Barnardo's for foster care rose by more than a third over the past year of lockdowns, as job losses and worsening mental health led to more family breakdowns.

7/9/21

Evolutionary Insights on Lockdowns

Leading evolutionary scientists have expressed concern about the impact of lockdown on our exposure to novel pathogens. Proper cognitive development, they note, “requires adequate and diverse microbial exposure”.

7/9/21

At the Tip I Found a Public Sector Still Living in Lockdown and in No Rush to Change

Restrictions are gone in the private sector, but in the public sector, where more customers just brings in more work rather than more money, there is conspicuously little rush to return to normal.

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