Coronavirus
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The plan to scrap the UK’s ONS Covid survey
In the Spotlight Experts suggest ‘world’s best surveillance system’ could protect against future pandemics
By The Week Staff Published
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Is removing Covid self-isolation rules ‘victory or surrender’?
Today's Big Question Plan to scrap quarantine requirement entirely is either ‘very brave or very stupid’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Why Israel’s Covid deaths increase may bode ill for the UK
feature 'Vaccine star of the pandemic' has recorded steep hike in coronavirus-related fatalities in recent weeks
By The Week Staff Published
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Why Denmark has lifted Covid-19 restrictions as cases soar
feature Nordic state no longer considers coronavirus to be ‘critical to public health’
By The Week Staff Published
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Can probiotics help fight off Covid-19?
feature New study suggests so-called good bacteria can help boost immune response to the coronavirus
By The Week Staff Published
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Celebrity vaccine wars: the high-profile battles over misinformation
In the Spotlight Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan just the latest in string of Covid-19 rows between big names
By The Week Staff Published
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How global corruption has ‘flourished’ during Covid-19 pandemic
In Depth Report warns of ‘worrying new normal’ as anti-sleaze measures ‘neglected or rolled back’
By The Week Staff Published
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Covid-19 face mask stand-off splits postal bosses and workers
feature Canada Post reconsidering ban on staff wearing N95 masks following outcry
By The Week Staff Published
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Is axing Covid-19 restrictions a ‘route to normality’ or ‘unhealthy gamble’?
Today's Big Question Health secretary heralds major ‘milestone’ in pandemic but critics point to political motives
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Omicron threat: why is New Zealand shutting its borders again?
In Depth Citizens unable to return home as quarantine boss warns of ‘unprecedented’ risk
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Living with Covid’: expert predictions for the next stage of pandemic
In Depth Government advisers fear summer wave will follow lifting of coronavirus restrictions
By The Week Published
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Why is the UK in pole position to emerge from Covid-19 first?
Today's Big Question Virus becoming endemic in population with high immunity, expert says
By The Week Staff Published
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What are the rules on cutting sick pay for unvaccinated staff?
feature Ikea joins growing list of firms axing sick pay entitlement for employees who haven’t had Covid jabs
By The Week Staff Published
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Will we have to pay for lateral flow tests?
feature Insider says government cannot continue to hand out free tests to everyone for evermore
By Kate Samuelson Last updated
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