Day: 25 February 2022

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.

Why have there been up to 28,000 additional heart attacks in England since May 2021? Data from ambulance trusts shed light on an alarming trend.

Is Putin actually crazy? According to the Council for Foreign Relations, a combination of Long Covid and sustained bouts of isolation during lockdown may have driven him nuts.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said his anti-lockdown policies in Florida helped prevent America from looking "like Canada or Australia" and celebrated his defiance of "health bureaucrats".

Emergency powers brought in to tackle Covid will be consigned to history, Health Secretary Sajid Javid assured MPs today, saying he does not "envisage" ever having to bring back the Coronavirus Act.

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.