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This term has been used a lot in reference to the so-called ‘Indian variant’ of Covid-19 which has multiple mutations, and so do many of the other variants. Read
The adviser can raise issues of concern confidentially with the Prime Minister, but not trigger investigations. Read
The Prime Minister originally said he would share ‘all the details’ with the House of Commons and ‘communications’ would be published. Read
Health
Lateral flow tests have been used for a little while now. Here we talk about how accurate they are, and why so many different numbers on false positives are being discussed. Read
The Greensill story has brought the legislation back under public scrutiny, but disagreements over it are nothing new. Read
Health
Ivermectin has been publicised as a potential wonder drug for Covid-19. Research so far has been promising, but is not deemed conclusive by regulators. Read
Health
Deaths soon after catching Covid are usually caused by it. Deaths soon after a Covid vaccine usually are not. Read
Health
For councils, increasing vaccine uptake is a matter of increasing accessibility and addressing fears by fighting misinformation. We spoke to councils across England to find out how they’re doing it. Read
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The risks, what the government has said, and what’s happening for under-30s. Read
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Rising death tolls do not necessarily show people are getting sicker, as the population is ageing and growing. Read
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