Category: Health
New variant of SARS-CoV-2 ‘may be spreading faster’ in South Africa
A new variant of Sars-Cov-2, which has similarities to the new strain recently discoverd in the UK is spreading fast in South Africa. More...
Sweden’s coronavirus strategy slammed by government inquiry
“The strategy to protect the elderly has failed”, writes [Sweden’s] Corona Commission. More...
New UK coronavirus mutation “may be associated with rodent/mustelid adaptation”
“What else do we know about mutations at S:501 more generally? More...
First case of coronavirus detected in wild animal
The first known case of coronavirus in a wild animal has been reported, leading to calls for widespread monitoring of wildlife. More...
Forcing UK schools to stay open during Covid pandemic could constitute a crime against humanity
UK Government launches legal action against Greenwich school closures
Education secretary uses emergency Covid legislation for first time over London council’s plans
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/14/sadiq-khan-urges-pm-to-let-london-schools-close-early-to-combat-covid More...
Public Health Engand investigating a new coronavirus mutation in England
A new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has been identified across the South East of England. More...
Snow leopards are the latest animals to be infected with coronavirus
Snow leopards at the Louisville Zoo are the latest animals to be infected with the coronavirus. More...
Two NHS staff given Pfizer vaccine jab suffer ‘anaphylactoid reaction’
UK regulators urge people with history of ‘significant’ allergies NOT to have Pfizer vaccine injection – just 24 hours after Britain’s mass inoculation kicked off. More...
All Dutch mink culled to prevent coronavirus mutations
All minks in the Netherlands have been culled
The mink sector in the Netherlands has come to an end. More...