Day: 15 August 2021

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.

Millions of children could face a lifetime of rotten teeth and may need operations following the halving of child dental checks over the past year of lockdowns.

In Florida, despite no restrictions being imposed, the weekly increase in the percentage of Covid tests coming back positive has slowed almost to zero, meaning it should begin to drop soon.

Tens of thousands of 12-15 year-olds have been 'jabbed' in the Republic of Ireland, where families have been queuing in the rain this weekend to take advantage of the extended vaccine roll-out.

All 16 and 17 year-olds will be offered a Covid vaccine in the next week in a bid to boost immunity before the return of schools in September. Hard to see the point, given that teenagers aren't vulnerable to COVID-19.

One in 16 U.K. firms could close in the next quarter, according to a new study that suggests a million jobs are at risk as lockdown support schemes come to an end.

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.