Two years on, we can no longer accept so many children off school because of Covid
The government talks about “learning to live with Covid” but it has not learned anything about transmission in schools.
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How will history judge the UK’s Covid-19 performance?
A buccaneering approach to vaccines means Britain’s pandemic record is not as bad as feared – but it isn’t anything…
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Djokovic’s “wellness” rubbish encourages anti-vaxxers
From telepathy to “healing water”, the tennis player has form for spreading anti-scientific guff.
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“It is embarrassing for the Prime Minister”: why the government really U-turned on NHS mandatory vaccines
“I’ve been bombarded with messages of people so worried that they were going to lose their livelihoods. It’s been horrific.”
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How the booster roll-out will affect your NHS treatment
Pandemic disruption has already led to a record waiting list of six million patients in need of treatment, A&E care…
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The West’s failure to vaccinate the developing world risks future Covid variants, warns Covax head
Aurélia Nguyen on the dangerous consequences of vaccine hoarding by wealthy countries.
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Making the unvaccinated pay for their treatment is immoral and dangerous policy
Most of us will end up needing medical care due to bad decision-making: whether it is a fondness for salted…
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Boosters are making a big difference
Data shows a dramatic fall in cases among those who have received their third jab.
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Should I get a Covid-19 booster jab?
As the Omicron variant spreads, the government has opened up its vaccine booster program to try and avoid lockdown restrictions…
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Will there be another Christmas lockdown? Boris Johnson can’t rule one out
The PM’s cautious messaging shows he is keen not to overpromise and underdeliver.
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How long does the Covid vaccine last – and is natural immunity better?
As winter approaches, debates are raging about natural immunity and the efficacy of Covid vaccines. What does the science say?
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Vaccine mandates won’t solve our anti-vaxxer problem
Without tackling the real causes of vaccine hesitancy, we’re only creating a bigger challenge for the future.
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Can you really save Christmas by getting a Covid booster jab?
Whether the UK goes back into lockdown this winter depends on a lot more than how many people get their…
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