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: 13 March 2022
Millions in Lockdown in ‘Zero-Covid’ China
China is experiencing its largest outbreak of Covid infections in two years, with millions being locked in their homes, suggesting its 'zero-Covid' policy is a disaster.
Age-Adjusted Excess Mortality During the Pandemic in Sweden
One of the most startling facts of the pandemic is that, between January of 2020 and June of 2021, Sweden had negative excess mortality – the country’s age-standardised mortality rate was below the five-year average.
Infection Rates Higher in Triple Vaccinated Than in Unvaccinated Across All Age Groups, UKHSA Data Show
Infection rates are now higher in the triple vaccinated than the unvaccinated across all age groups, UKHSA data show, corresponding to negative vaccine effectiveness across the board.
Dozens of Universities Still Imposing Mask Mandates
A survey of 117 universities by the Telegraph has found that 51 are insisting their students wear masks, in spite of guidance to the contrary. Bristol says it's "a sign of respect, kindness, and sensitivity to each other".
Lancet Study Which Claims Pandemic Death Toll is Three Times Higher Than Official Figures Uses SIX Models and Churns Out Nonsensical Results
A new paper in the Lancet claims that the pandemic death toll is three times higher than official estimates. But it's based on six models that churn out nonsensical results.
