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Ministers ‘failed to act on Bedford Covid variant surge for two weeks’
Focus was put on Bolton so government could say it was still safe to ease lockdown, it is claimed Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Early warning…
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With Covid, averages are not the only story | David Spiegelhalter & Anthony Masters
We need local data to keep on top of local outbreaks It’s a myth that statisticians are obsessed with averages. We learn most from examining variability and the current concern…
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Yes but no but yes: flight bookings soar despite baffling travel rules
Rapidly changing government advice means choosing the wrong holiday destination could be very costly Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Airlines have dramatically increased the number of…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s slow vaccination rate puts city in ‘unfavourable’ spot; two new cases confirmed
Hong Kong’s sluggish Covid-19 vaccination rate puts it in an “unfavourable” position compared with other places, a top official has warned, with a medical adviser adding that mask-wearing rules could…
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Rishi Sunak isn’t gloating about the UK’s economic recovery. He is wise not to
The Treasury understands that shutdowns and reopenings can seriously distort growth and joblessness figures There’s a scene in Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia when the clever, media-hungry English don, Bernard, thinks he…
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GPs stricken by long Covid ‘shocked and betrayed’ at being forced from jobs
Unions demand fair compensation for dozens of doctors now unable to work because of debilitating symptoms Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Family doctors are being forced…
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Distraught choirs forced back to Zoom after late Covid rule change in England
The communal elation of last Monday didn’t last as the government decided that singing still presents a health risk Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage There was…
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Workers matter and government works: eight lessons from the Covid pandemic
We have also learned that healthcare is a right, billionaires are often wrong –and conspiracy theories can often prove deadly Maybe it’s wishful thinking to declare the pandemic over in…
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Mount Everest Covid outbreak has infected 100 people at base camp, says guide
Austrian expedition leader Lukas Furtenbach says the real number could be 200, despite official Nepali denials See all our coronavirus coverage A coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at…
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‘Far from out of the woods’: how a Covid-19 variant put Singapore back in defensive mode
Remain at home and leave the house only if it’s essential. Wear a good mask with high filtration capability. Get vaccinated when your turn comes.These exhortations from Singapore’s health authorities…