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COVID-19 origins probe plods on with no clear resolution - Roll Call

Top Republicans are ramping up investigations on whether the SARS-CoV-2 virus leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.

Roll Call · Mar 6, 2023

NYC mayor wants people to remove masks when entering businesses in push to reduce thefts

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams called on shoppers Monday to enter New York City businesses maskless from now on — a message aimed at reducing shoplifting, but one that runs counter to COVID-era recommendations to mask up when in enclosed public spaces.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023

Simon Case’s WhatsApps with Hancock unprofessional, say ex-civil servants

Whitehall chief called travellers being confined to Covid hotels ‘hilarious’, according to leak of chats with former health secretary

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023

Leaked WhatsApps reveal government struggle over Covid ‘sex ban’ advice

The chief medical officer suggested couples were not likely to remain apart during the first weeks of the 2020 lockdown, according to leaked messages

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Sir Chris Whitty called for ‘realism’ around Covid sex ban, leaked Whatsapps show

The chief medical officer suggested couples were not likely to remain apart during the first weeks of the 2020 lockdown

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023

Tim Robbins backs Woody Harrelson’s call to end Covid protocols on set

Shawshank Redemption actor tweeted in support of a recent interview in which Harrelson called on-set Covid protocols ‘nonsense’

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2023

Latest cruise lines to scrap Covid rules including P&O Cruises and TUI’s Marella

Marella Cruises, P&O Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean have all ditched their Covid testing and vaccination requirements on most cruises

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

GB News' Mark Steyn programme breached broadcasting rules 'misleading' public over Covid-19

Ofcom said the claims were "materially misleading" because of the way the data was presented to viewers

Nottingham Post · Mar 6, 2023

Big tech in crisis: the cuts, lay-offs and worried workers at Twitter and Meta

After years of growth, the social media giants are slashing at budgets in post-Covid difficulties, leaving morale to slump...

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023

A (partial) defence of Matt Hancock: leaders must be free to discuss policy in private

His WhatsApp messages look embarrassing and chaotic, but such leaks could do genuine harm to political debate, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023