The problem is that almost anything, including declining vaccination, can be construed as "prejudicial to the interests of others". We don't need a harm principle; we need a freedom principle.
At the Downing Street press conference, Boris said he was going to recommend to Cabinet tomorrow that we stick to 'Plan B', i.e. not impose any more Covid restrictions – and it seems unlikely he'll change his mind.
We're publishing a guest post on the Daily Sceptic about Novak Djokovic being given permission to compete in the Australian Open. Needless to say, this has infuriated a lot of Covid hysterics.
French scientists at the IHU Mediterranee Infection have announced the discovery of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 which, they say has more mutations than Omicron and may be more resistant to vaccines.
The number of children being admitted to hospital with an eating disorder has surged almost 70% since the pandemic began, with psychiatrists warning they are being overwhelmed by the numbers needing help.
Neil Ferguson has said Covid hospital admissions in London are flatlining and we can expect them to start falling nationally next week. Given his track record, does this Covid admissions are about to soar? Let's hope not.
Despite widespread reports that masks are to be required in classrooms as pupils return to schools across the country today, the updated Government guidance shows that this is only a recommendation, not a requirement.
Professor Andrew Pollard, the head of Britain's vaccine body, has said fourth jabs should not be offered until there is more evidence as he warned that giving a new dose to people every six months was “not sustainable”.
We're publishing an original essay on the Daily Sceptic criticising the Economist for slavishly regurgitating the official Covid narrative. Shouldn't a magazine that prides itself on its mastery of data have done better?
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.
