Gaussian

Reported cases in Scotland this week almost the same as last week: 6024 vs 6107. I think that means the reopening of early school years Monday week will be postponed. Two theories to choose from, not… (View Post)

Scottish government warning that vaccinations will slow down due to reduced supplies, which implies that England was already supply-limited while Scotland was working through its stockpile. (View Post)

After the vote of No Confidence, Starmer would be obliged to advise HM that Johnson now commands a majority and resign. (View Post)

Vaccinating all the over 65s still leaves plenty of scope to overwhelm the health system if the virus was left to run free, both because the vaccine efficacy isn't 100% and because lots of under 65s … (View Post)

Yep, the whole age-based priority list is a question of political expedience, plus a bit of uncertainty as to whether the vaccines reduce transmission. Ideally, all frontline workers (and hence poten… (View Post)