Boris Johnson’s second day at the Covid inquiry: key points | Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson’s second day at the Covid inquiry: key points | Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson has continued to defend his handling of the pandemic on his second day of giving evidence to the Covid inquiry. He expressed surprise that scientists were not consulted about the “eat out to help out” scheme, sought to justify having said older people should “accept their fate”, and claimed that characterisations of the … Read more

5 Things Infectious Disease Doctors Won’t Do Because Of COVID

5 Things Infectious Disease Doctors Won’t Do Because Of COVID

As a result of new coronavirus subvariants, we are experiencing a rise in COVID-19 infections in the U.S. right now. “COVID is not gone nor will it disappear. We have to develop a truce with it,” said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. “Currently, infections, mostly mild, … Read more

‘Completely out of touch’: five people hit hard by pandemic on Johnson at Covid inquiry | Covid inquiry

‘Completely out of touch’: five people hit hard by pandemic on Johnson at Covid inquiry | Covid inquiry

In his appearance before the Covid inquiry this week, Boris Johnson defended his handling of the pandemic. The former prime minister also expressed surprise that scientists were not consulted about the “eat out to help out” scheme, justified saying that older people should “accept their fate”, and claimed reporting on the Partygate scandal was a … Read more

Ron DeSantis Rules Out Funding COVID Boosters If He Becomes President

Ron DeSantis Rules Out Funding COVID Boosters If He Becomes President

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday said the U.S. government will not pay for COVID boosters if he gets elected president in 2024. “Certainly we’re not going to fund them,” DeSantis told “ABC News Live Prime.” His comments came after Florida advised residents under age 65 to skip the updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall, … Read more

Here’s When To Get COVID, Flu, And RSV Vaccines This Fall

Here’s When To Get COVID, Flu, And RSV Vaccines This Fall

It’s fall, which means it’s the start of respiratory virus season. Beyond washing your hands, staying home if you’re sick and considering masking in crowded spaces, there are also vaccines available to help protect you from severe disease from three of the circulating viruses. For people 6 months and older, the updated COVID-19 vaccine is … Read more