As usual the evidence is confusing. Evidence so far from South Africa is that this variant is less potent (fingers crossed this is correct) but more virulent. The case in Essex was communicated second hand from someone who had been to S.A. 2 weeks ago. Ministers are talking up the variant whilst talking down action. Could this be an elaborate plan to enable the Tories to claim that “Johnson has saved Xmas” and to cover up further mismanagement, corruption, sleaze and selling off the NHS? Is that too cynical?
COVID VARIANT OMICRON
BREXIT
OMICRON
Shambles as usual. The government was quick of the mark this time to make an announcement. However the announcement was pathetic. From next week – whatever that means – masks will be compulsory in shops and on public transport, but not in hospitality services. This makes absolutely no sense, you can cough and sneeze in a crowded pub, but have to wear a mask in shops where social distancing is generally well observed.
ESTER BOSERUP
OMICRON VARIANT
Typical mixed messages in the press regarding the latest variant. When scientists do not know the level of danger it would seem prudent to be cautious. The government seems to be doing this, although it may need to put more countries on the red list as the case of a man in Belgium with the variant, had travelled in Egypt and Turkey, not Southern Africa. Cases have also been detected in Israel and Hong Kong.
IDIOT
Tory MP, Nick Fletcher, blames shows like Dr.Who employing female leads as the cause of male violence towards women? I am just going to knead bread and will think of his head!
STUPIDITY OR IN YOUR FACE?
HM Revenue and Customs is moving to a new office complex in Newcastle owned by tax avoiders and tory party donors. Billionaire property tycoon brothers Reuben have based the development in BVI. Sleaze, sleaze, sleaze.