Scientists have accused the UK government of pursuing a “mass infection” strategy in a bid for herd immunity from coronavirus. Some 1,200 experts wrote in a letter to The Lancet that this alleged approach was “unscientific and unethical”, with one calling it “criminal”.
On Monday Boris Johnson announced that most remaining Covid-19 restriction in England would be lifted, including the mandatory wearing of face masks.
However, Transport for London will still require passengers to wear face coverings. Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, said: “I’m not prepared to stand by and put Londoners, and our city’s recovery, at risk.”
Royal Navy flotilla reports Covid outbreak with 100 cases despite all sailors being vaccinated
More than 100 cases of coronavirus have been reported aboard a group of warships including the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier, writes Namita Singh.
The vessels affected include the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth, with unconfirmed media reports saying the group of warships recently stopped for a…
