Almost 1,500 positive cases were recorded last week. Covid cases have climbed to the highest level they have been at this year so far. New data has revealed that case numbers have rised 20% on last week to 1,500, the highest seven-day total since last year. While many people no longer test for the virus, […]

7 months ago

“It’s a very, very distinct possibility.” Five years since the UK first locked down due to coronavirus, it’s now being suggested that bird flu could usher in another pandemic. This terrifying prognosis arrives via science writer David Quammen, who accurately (or not, conspiracy theorists) predicted that a Chinese wet market would produce a contagious, world-affecting […]

11 months ago

Just 2 per cent of fraudulent Covid grants have been recovered Labour has pledged to appoint a Covid corruption commissioner if they get elected into power on July 4th. Details set out in the party’s manifesto suggest a new powerful role will be created to recoup public money lost to pandemic-related fraud. The new commissioner would be […]

1 year ago

Social distancing is back, but this time it applies to our feathered friends. New Government guidelines have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency amid fears of a potential bird flu breakout. The new recommendations state that people should keep their distance from “wild birds” as much as possible, ideally two metres in order […]

2 years ago

The former health secretary said Chris Whitty’s advice would “muddy the water” Matt Hancock failed to follow expert advice to test everyone entering a care home at the start of the pandemic, according to a massive leak of WhatsApp messages. The ex-health secretary snubbed guidance from chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty in April […]

3 years ago

She has dealt with a pandemic, a terrorist attack, a volcanic eruption and gave birth to her 1st child in office Jacinda Ardern has announced she will be stepping aside as prime minister of New Zealand. In an emotional speech at the New Zealand Labour party’s annual caucus meeting, the 42-year-old said it was “time” […]

3 years ago