Why the government would be foolish to ditch lateral flow tests
They're the one part of Test and Trace that has proved a success.
ByCovid-19 is the disease caused by the coronavirus Sars-Cov-2, which caused a global pandemic from early 2020, necessitating national lockdowns and a huge vaccination programme. Read all of our latest coverage below.
They're the one part of Test and Trace that has proved a success.
ByFaced with the challenge of the unvaccinated, governments should seek to persuade citizens, not condemn them.
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ByDespite record numbers of cases, fewer people are dying now than in the second wave.
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ByThis year, it became clear that new strains would prolong the pandemic.
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ByIf the Tories want to rule out future lockdowns, they need to significantly expand healthcare capacity.
ByWithout a debate about paying for extra capacity in hospitals, pandemic chaos will continue to threaten the economy.
ByAfter the vaccine roll-out, voters are less fearful of catching coronavirus and more sceptical of new restrictions.
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