Day: 1 December 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.

Examining the evidence gathered from South Africa, the World Health Organisation believes that the Omicron variant is mild, and has called on governments around the world to end the hysteria.

After conducting a manhunt, the Australian authorities have captured and arrested three people who recently escaped a Covid quarantine facility.

Ursula von der Leyen has called for discussion and deliberation to begin on whether to impose an E.U. wide mandatory vaccination law.

Responding to huge public demand, the celebrated artist Bob Moran is launching a range of exclusive merchandise featuring his legendary paintings.

From today, the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has brought back tough restrictions on patient visits to stop the spread of the Omicron variant.

Last year saw the largest annual rise in childhood obesity since records began. This brings to mind one of Martin Kulldorff's principles: “Public health is about all health outcomes, not just a single disease.”

Moderna boss Stephane Bancel says he expects a "material drop" in vaccine efficacy against Omicron. But new research papers in the NEJM and Lancet show the enduring power of natural immunity.