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Boris Says We Can “Ride Out This Omicron Wave”
At the Downing Street press conference, Boris said he was going to recommend to Cabinet tomorrow that we stick to 'Plan B', i.e. not impose any more Covid restrictions – and it seems unlikely he'll change his mind.
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Djokovic Granted Permission to Compete in Australian Open Despite Being Unvaccinated
We're publishing a guest post on the Daily Sceptic about Novak Djokovic being given permission to compete in the Australian Open. Needless to say, this has infuriated a lot of Covid hysterics.
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Here Comes the French Variant…
French scientists at the IHU Mediterranee Infection have announced the discovery of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 which, they say has more mutations than Omicron and may be more resistant to vaccines.
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Hospital Admissions of Children With Eating Disorders Surge 70% Since Pandemic
The number of children being admitted to hospital with an eating disorder has surged almost 70% since the pandemic began, with psychiatrists warning they are being overwhelmed by the numbers needing help.
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Even Professor Lockdown Admits Omicron Plateauing
Neil Ferguson has said Covid hospital admissions in London are flatlining and we can expect them to start falling nationally next week. Given his track record, does this Covid admissions are about to soar? Let's hope not.
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Wearing Face Masks in School Classrooms is Not a Requirement, Government Guidance Shows
Despite widespread reports that masks are to be required in classrooms as pupils return to schools across the country today, the updated Government guidance shows that this is only a recommendation, not a requirement.
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We Can’t Vaccinate the Planet Every Six Months, Says JCVI Chief
Professor Andrew Pollard, the head of Britain's vaccine body, has said fourth jabs should not be offered until there is more evidence as he warned that giving a new dose to people every six months was “not sustainable”.
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It’s the Economist, Stupid
We're publishing an original essay on the Daily Sceptic criticising the Economist for slavishly regurgitating the official Covid narrative. Shouldn't a magazine that prides itself on its mastery of data have done better?
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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.
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And Finally…
In this week's episode of London Calling the topics are the Great Reset, Boris's chances of surviving the year, Tony Blair's knighthood, the Turner Contemporary and The Power of the Dog.
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