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More free COVID-19 tests from the government are available for home delivery through the mail

Americans can order four free COVID-19 tests again online

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Patrick Vallance concerned at Government’s ‘operational response’ during Covid

The former chief scientific adviser said then-prime minister Boris Johnson had begun to consider lockdown options in February 2020.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

UK should have gone into lockdown earlier, Patrick Vallance tells Covid inquiry

Government’s top scientist said he was reprimanded for saying action should have been taken sooner

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

Covid inquiry live updates: Rishi Sunak thought it was okay to let people die, Dominic Cummings claims

Sir Patrick made a note of what Dominic Cummings claimed Mr Sunak said in a meeting in October 2020

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Covid Inquiry LIVE: Cummings claimed Sunak said 'just let people die' during pandemic, diary from science chief says

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023

Boris Johnson ‘bamboozled’ by science and Matt Hancock had habit of saying things that were untrue, UK Covid inquiry hears – as it happened

Former chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance revealed there was ‘complete lack of leadership’ at times in crisis

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

Former minister set up media op with influence accused

A federal minister set up a media event with a man accused of foreign interference to spread a positive story about the Chinese community facing COVID-19 racism

AAP · Nov 20, 2023

With COVID surging, should I wear a mask?

COVID is on the rise again, with a peak likely over the holiday season.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023

Dan Andrews Is Locked In A Battle With Melbourne Golf Clubs Still Bitter About Lockdowns

Members of golf club after golf club are reportedly blocking former-Victorian Premier Dan Andrews from joining their ranks, as angry players write letters and threaten to quit if the retired politician is allowed to join.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 20, 2023

COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 17% ahead of busy holiday travel week for Illinois

A record number of people are expected to use Illinois’ airports during the Thanksgiving week as COVID-19-related hospitalizations have surged — prompting experts to warn travelers to take precautions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2023