It's because of the Beta variant in France, not because of the case numbers. (View Post)

I'm sure that the Guardian's Media Editor understands TV ratings — if he doesn't he should not be in the job — so the story is simpy getting a dig in. Sounds a bit "fake news"… (View Post)

A lot of criticism of the government, and yet despite how obviously terrible everything they are doing is the Welsh and Scottish governments are doing essentially the same thing. Which is surprising … (View Post)

In an ideal world a vaccine would be great in terms of every characteristic. Efficacy, cost, ease of use, storage, manufacturing difficulties, the strength/promptness/duration of the immune response;… (View Post)

A tiny difference in the grand scheme of things. Mask wearing being mandated rather than advised is not going to be the difference between success and catastrophe. Three governments looked at the sam… (View Post)