News Round-Up
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and...
Day: 1 December 2021
Omicron Variant Is a Mild Mutation and Governments Must Drop the Hysteria, Says WHO
Examining the evidence gathered from South Africa, the World Health Organisation believes that the Omicron variant is mild, and has...
Australia Captures and Arrests Three Quarantine Camp Escapees
After conducting a manhunt, the Australian authorities have captured and arrested three people who recently escaped a Covid quarantine facility.
Ursula von der Leyen Says It’s Time to Discuss an E.U. Wide Mandatory Vaccination Law
Ursula von der Leyen has called for discussion and deliberation to begin on whether to impose an E.U. wide mandatory...
Cartoonist Bob Moran Launches Merchandise
Responding to huge public demand, the celebrated artist Bob Moran is launching a range of exclusive merchandise featuring his legendary...
Hospitals in Hull Begin Imposing Restrictions on Visitors
From today, the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has brought back tough restrictions on patient visits to stop the...
Did Lockdown Make Us Fat?
Last year saw the largest annual rise in childhood obesity since records began. This brings to mind one of Martin...
Omicron Variant Places Question Mark Over Vaccine Efficacy – But Evidence for the Enduring Power of Natural Immunity Remains Strong
Moderna boss Stephane Bancel says he expects a "material drop" in vaccine efficacy against Omicron. But new research papers in...
