News Round-Up
12 July 2025
by Toby Young
Emergency Exit at English Heritage
12 July 2025
by Mike Wells
There are now more infections in the vaccinated than in the unvaccinated for the first time, according to ZOE data. But why has the graph suddenly disappeared?
Sun-starved Britons flocked to beaches and parks today causing miles-long tailbacks on the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 88F (31C), making parts of the U.K. warmer than the Caribbean.
Thousands have taken to the streets in France to protest against President Emmanuel Macron's plans to force all health workers to get vaccinated and to introduce vaccine passport checks in almost all indoor settings.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who has had two doses of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, is self-isolating after he tested positive for the virus. He says that his symptoms are "very mild".
Britain will carry out the largest flu vaccine roll-out in its history this winter, with 35 million people, including all secondary school pupils and children aged two and three, set to be offered vaccines.
The prolific blogger Scott Alexander has written a long post about lockdowns. He claims that "Sweden comes out looking very bad". Yet Sweden saw age-adjusted excess mortality up to week 51 of just 1.7%.
In Australia, the state of Victoria, with more than six million people, has been put into lockdown because of 18 cases. Yes, you read that correctly. The Australian's Steve Waterson tries to explain what's going on.
The BBC is offering white lanyards to its staff who are returning to offices but wish to continue social distancing. Employees have also been asked to say whether they have been vaccinated but can return either way.
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about the virus in the past 24 hours – not just in Britain, but around the world.
During a Covid surge, what proportion of the population is exposed? Is it almost everyone, with most being immune, or is it only a small proportion, with everyone else left susceptible? This is the crucial question.
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