News Round-Up
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.
Day: 10 December 2021
Downing Street Christmas Party Pictures “Will Inevitably Get Out”, Says Dominic Cummings
Dominic Cummings has tweeted that pictures of the Downing Street Christmas party will inevitably reach the public.
Fines for Attending House Gatherings Were Dished Out on Day of Downing Street Christmas Party
On the day that the Downing Street Christmas party took place last year, three women were fined by police for attending house gatherings in London.
Another Study Finds That Natural Immunity Protects Better Against Infection Than the Pfizer Vaccine
A second large Israeli study has found that natural immunity provides better protection against infection than the Pfizer vaccine. Adjusting for several factors, infections were six times higher among the vaccinated.
English Football League Calls for Segregating Players Based on Vaccination Status
The English Football League has reportedly advised its football clubs that players should be segregated based on their vaccination status to avoid any fixture disruptions caused by Covid outbreaks.
Achtung! Papers Please! If You Thought ‘Plan B’ Was Bad, Wait Until You Hear About ‘Plan C’
Achtung! Papers Please! Care homes could be slapped with fresh restrictions and masks and vaccine passports made mandatory in pubs and restaurants under a tougher 'Plan C' being considered by the Government.
