Scrapping free Covid tests risks exposing UK to new variants, scientists warn

19 February 2022 by Sarah Jones

The next Covid variant may be much more deadly, warn leading scientists

A top immunologist has warned we will be ‘flying blind’ if free lateral flow tests are scrapped as Britain could be exposed to new variants. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil his living with Covid plan for England next week, which could also see the ending of mandatory isolation for those testing positive … Read more

Biden says Democratic Governors scrapping COVID mask rules are ‘probably premature’

10 February 2022 by Allen William

President Biden on Thursday said that Democratic governors ending COVID-19 indoor mask mandates are “probably premature” — before hedging and adding “it’s a tough call.” Biden sided with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after a half dozen states led by Democrats said this week they’re going to end indoor mask requirements as … Read more