Articles tagged "pandemic"

Scholz on Ukraine aid: Germany should be prepared to do more 'when others are faltering' -- Kyiv denounces Russian election plans in occupied Ukrainian territories as 'gross violation of international law' -- Covid on the rise in Ukraine, deputy health minister warns -- and more

Ukrainian activist in Russian captivity receives Anne Frank Special Recognition Award -- ATACMS strike on Berdiansk airfield likely to reduce Russia's military capabilities in the area -- Poland's ruling party hired Orban's advisers for election campaign -- Ukrainian resistance in occupied Melitopol detonates car with looters -- and more

25 Russian torture chambers discovered in liberated areas of Kharkiv Oblast -- Most Ukrainians opposed to territorial concessions -- Ukroboronprom executives charged for supplying low-quality equipment to army -- Russian forces suffer major casualties in Kherson Oblast -- 30% of Ukrainian territory is mined due to Russia’s full-scale war -- and more

Polish President Andrzej Duda says Russia must answer to international courts for genocide in Ukraine -- Ukraine starts repairing damaged power lines near Chornobyl power plant -- WHO predicts rise in Covid-19 due to Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine -- and more

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak said to have agreed to decision not to follow public health advice on testing in vulnerable settings

Education leaders criticise ‘reckless’ move, after first case of ending mass distribution of LFTs (Lateral Flow Tests)

PPE supplied by Tory donors via the 'VIP Lane' has repeatedly been cleared for use by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), overruling concerns of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) that it is not fit for purpose.

Three fellow audience members said Johnson was not wearing a face covering during the performance, despite the theatre’s requests for visitors to wear one at all times when not eating or drinking.

Byline Times warned the public about ‘herd immunity’ from the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis – now two influential House of Commons committees have concluded that it was the result of Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic in its early stages

Higher vaccination rates are translating to lower Covid infection and death rates in western Europe – except in the UK where case numbers are surging

Chronic neglect of the NHS, poor pandemic preparedness and flawed government policies have contributed to the appalling impact of the Covid-19 crisis in the UK

Boris Johnson isn’t following scientific advice, he is running scared of a backbench rebellion by a minority of MPs in his own party.