China’s Zero Covid Policy Sparks Economic Chaos
President Xi’s refusal to abandon his insane zero Covid policy is wreaking havoc with the Chinese economy, depressing retail sales and choking off the nascent recovery.
Tag: Covid Restrictions
Top Medical Journals Demand Covid Restrictions Return Immediately to Save “Dying” NHS
The Editors of the BMJ and the Health Service Journal have said the "pandemic is far from over" and an immediate return to work from home, masks, gathering limits and free testing is needed to save the "dying" NHS.
Lockdown Will Return to ‘Protect the NHS’ if Hospitals Come Under Pressure, Government Says
Britain could return to its disastrous 'protect the NHS' Covid policy if the latest spike in infections and admissions impedes the health service's ability to treat other conditions, a Government minister has said.
How Governments Bullied Us During the Pandemic
Deprivation of rights for months on end, constantly-shifting petty rules backed up with threats, victimisation of particular groups – there's a word for how Governments have treated us the past two years: bullying.
Jeremy Vine Says the Vulnerable Should Stay Indoors Again and Shield
Hot on the heels of Frances Ryan in the Guardian calling for the return of masks, mass-testing and self-isolation, Channel 5 presenter Jeremy Vine has said vulnerable people should stay home and shield once more.
Guardian Pushes for Return of Masks, Mass Testing and Quarantine
Here we go again. It's the middle of summer and the leading opinion piece in the Guardian calls for the return of masks, mass-testing and quarantine in response to rising infections and hospitalisations.
Masks are Not Protective, Says Health & Safety Executive
The NHS dropped its national requirement for face masks in hospitals last month, yet many hospitals continue to insist on them. But why, when the Health & Safety Executive is clear that they do not provide protection?
New Covid Wave in Quadruple-Vaccinated Israel, But No New Restrictions “For Now”
A new wave of Covid infections is being reported in Israel, despite the population being highly vaccinated including many with four doses. The Government says there will be no new restrictions "for now".
Boris Johnson Faces No Confidence Vote Today as Partygate Threatens to Bring PM Down
Boris Johnson faces a vote of no confidence among his own MPs today after the threshold for triggering a Tory confidence vote was hit following the lockdown Partygate scandal and its aftermath.
How I Handled the Covidians at the Dentist
Many dental surgeries continue to be stuck in April 2020 with their excessive Covid rules and precautions. Navigating them as a sceptic can be tricky and require composure to remain calm at all times.
