Day: 8 September 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.

The Government says the NHS is ready to launch a Covid booster vaccine roll-out and is just waiting for the 'green light' from the JCVI. Who knows if ministers would listen if the body didn't advise a third dose for all.

Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi has today insisted that vaccine passports will not be imposed on "essential services", but has refused to rule out their introduction at pubs and restaurants.

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.

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.