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UK took action too late against COVID-19 during first wave of pandemic, top medical officer says

The U.K.'s chief medical adviser says Britain’s government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020

The Independent UK

WHO deliberates strategies to integrate COVID-19 vaccines with routine immunisation

WHO Southeast Asia Region begins workshop to transition from EUA to MA for COVID-19 vaccines. NRA and NCL members, WHO and TGA experts to deliberate key considerations. 3.35B COVID-19 vaccines administered in 10 countries under EUA. WHO roadmap to address public health needs and protect high priority groups.

The Hindu

The way Boris Johnson made decisions was ‘unique’ – Sir Chris Whitty

England’s chief medical officer has been giving evidence to the UK’s public inquiry into Covid-19.

The Independent UK

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After a temporary setback during COVID-19, mulberry silk production in the country bounces back

Mulberry silk production in India has bounced back to 27,654 MT in 2022-23, after a temporary setback due to COVID-19. CSRTI, Mysuru, has developed improved mulberry varieties, bivoltine breeds and double hybrid cocoons, increasing leaf productivity and cocoon yield. These technologies have helped the country reach its current production levels.

The Hindu

Inside Michigan and Ohio State’s Rule Book War

As Jim Harbaugh turned Ohio State in for petty missteps, other teams did the same to Michigan. And here we are.

Sports Illustrated

How do viruses get into cells? Their infection tactics determine whether they can jump species or set off a pandemic

COVID-19, flu, mpox, noroviral diarrhea: How do the viruses that cause these diseases actually infect you?

The Conversation

Action against Covid-19 was taken too late, Whitty tells pandemic inquiry

England’s chief medical officer said the risks of going into lockdown too early or too late had to be balanced.

The Independent UK

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No compelling evidence that air purifiers prevent respiratory infections – new study

The COVID pandemic led to many calls for improved indoor air quality with claims that doing so would reduce the risk of the virus spreading. But the real-world evidence to support these claims has been lacking and studies undertaken during the pandemic have not yet been reported.

The Conversation

What was Eat Out to Help Out? Scientists say they weren't told about the scheme

Top scientists leading the UK response to the pandemic were not consulted over risks of encouraging public dining

Evening Standard

Tory MSPs silent after Rishi Sunak's 'let them die' Covid comment emerges

TORY MSPs have remained silent following the revelation Rishi Sunak thought the UK Government should "just let people die" instead of…

The National (Scotland)

What does the Covid inquiry really tell us? If another pandemic arrived tomorrow, nothing would be better

The argument for holding an inquiry is sound, but the really depressing thing is that none of those elected have learned a thing, says Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet Secretary Simon Case could miss Covid inquiry evidence again due to illness

Cabinet secretary Simon Case’s evidence before the Covid inquiry appears to have been delayed for a second while he is on medical leave

The Independent UK

Get used to it: COVID is a part of the holidays. Here's how to think about risks now

As the country enters its fourth holiday season with COVID-19, experts offer advice about how Americans should navigate the risks and what precautions still make sense.

WEKU

Watch Live: Chief medical officer Chris Whitty gives evidence to Britain’s Covid inquiry

Watch live as chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty gives evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry later on Tuesday (21 November)

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The Guardian - UK

Chris Whitty, England’s voice of calm authority during Covid crisis

Chief medical officer embodied the return of the expert as he became a household name during pandemic

The Guardian - UK

National living wage to rise to £11.44 an hour from April and extended to 21-year-olds – as it happened

Treasury confirms the national living wage will increase by over a pound an hour from April

Evening Standard

Covid Inquiry LIVE: Sir Chris Whitty says UK waited 'too long' to impose first lockdown

Chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty has told the Covid inquiry that the UK was "a bit too late" in imposing the first national lockdown in March 2020.

The Guardian - UK

People who stuck by UK Covid rules have worst mental health, says survey

Trauma of pandemic having lasting impact on people’s mental health three years on, research reveals

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Evening Standard

Sunak 'let them die' Covid row: Government was out to 'save lives and livelihoods,' says minister

England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty will appear before Covid Inquiry a day after former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance offered his insights into ministers’ handling of the pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt will say the NHS is treating fewer patients with more money. Whose fault is that, chancellor?

The autumn statement will be another chance for the Tories to offload blame, as if 13 years of failure and cuts hadn’t happened, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Independent UK

Covid inquiry live: Jonathan Van-Tam to testify after Chris Whitty says pandemic plan was ‘woefully deficient’

Boris Johnson’s deputy chief medical officer to be grilled over decision-making during pandemic

The Hindu

BRS promises to take up housing to poor in mission mode in 3rd term

Telangana Assembly: BRS to construct 2BHK houses, waive yearly permit/fitness tax for auto-rickshaws. CM Rao warns people of consequences if Congress voted to power

The Guardian - UK

‘You live in your own bubble’: Swedish city takes on loneliness with a simple hi

Residents of Luleå welcome new campaign encouraging them to say hello to each other during dark winter months

The Independent UK

What the papers say – November 21

The fallout from the Covid inquiry features alongside a variety of stories in Britain’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

His appearance comes a day after former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance offered his insights into ministers’ handling of the pandemic.

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