Commuters explain their reasons for not covering upCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe “do as I say, not as I do” approach to political messaging was again displayed last week when Boris Johnson urged people to wear masks in…
Nike and Amazon among brands advertising on Covid conspiracy sites
Household names may have unwittingly helped spread fake news, investigation revealsDozens of the world’s biggest brands, including Nike, Amazon, Ted Baker and Asos, have been advertising on websites that spread Covid-19 misinformation and conspiracy th…
Half-term holiday bookings jump 200% after England travel rules change
Thomas Cook says it expects a busy weekend for bookings as people take advantage of simplified travel rulesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHalf-term holiday bookings have jumped by 200% compared with August since the governm…
Could gene editing chickens prevent future pandemics?
Rearing virus-resistant birds could benefit humans too, say scientists, and Covid may have made us more open to the controversial technologyDiseases such as avian flu trigger the culling of millions of birds each year. But that need not be the case for…
UK scientist warns over relaxation of Covid travel rules
Prof Alan McNally says genome surveillance remains vital, as ministers prepare to overhaul travel rulesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOne of the scientists behind the UK’s testing network for quickly identifying Covid varia…
More than 4m stopped wearing masks this summer in Britain, ONS data shows
Report comes as government scientific adviser describes Tuesday’s maskless cabinet meeting as ‘toxic’ for public adherenceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than four million people stopped wearing face coverings in public…
Government’s callous approach to Covid deaths | Letter
The UK has suffered one of the worst death tolls in the world, largely due to a prime minister who wants us to ‘live with the virus’, writes Giles du BoulayI doubt whether your headline (Bring in measures soon or risk 7,000 daily Covid hospitalisations…
The government’s winter Covid plan can prevent another UK lockdown – if we all work together | Devi Sridhar
Vaccinations, testing and measures such as wearing masks will all help slow the disease. But the pandemic is not over yetProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of EdinburghAs the days become shorter and colder, and the cou…
Covid kills a 9/11’s worth of Americans every three days. The vaccine mandate shouldn’t be controversial | Jill Filipovic
True leadership means making the right decision even when it’s unpopular. Biden’s vaccine rule will save lives and get the economy on trackThe Biden administration’s decision to require vaccinations for large segments of the workforce has been predicta…
UK Covid live: Boris Johnson says he will not rule out ‘plan B’ of vaccine passports, masks and homeworking
Prime minister sets out more details of government winter plans after announcement of ‘plan A’ booster jabsMandatory masks could return this winter, says Sajid JavidCovid booster jab to be offered to those at most risk and over-50s in UKNadhim Zahawi: …