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Coronavirus

Ciara Kelly: Our Covid-19 inquiry must conclude that lengthy lockdowns caused more harm than good and can't happen again

We must learn from the mistakes of the past to prepare for another pandemic.

Lockdown measures were implemented in response to the pandemic.

The severity of the disease initially appeared to have a mortality rate of 5-6%. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Whitty admits UK acted too late after he's branded lockdown delayer' - live

Britain's first lockdown in March 2020 was too late to stop the spread of Covid, according to England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty.

There was tension between Whitty and former government science adviser Patrick Vallance over the timing of the lockdown.

Whitty stated that all the options during the pandemic were bad and that it took time for people to realize the long-term impact. [ more ]

BBC News

Covid inquiry: 'Lack of leadership' as virus spread in autumn 2020

Boris Johnson expressed frustration with talk of a second lockdown and said it was time to let the virus spread.

The UK lacked consistent leadership during the autumn 2020 surge in Covid cases.

Sir Patrick Vallance criticized the indecisiveness and lack of leadership from Boris Johnson and his government. [ more ]

BBC News

What did Johnson say in Covid evidence on Wednesday?

Boris Johnson apologizes and expresses understanding for the victims and their families

Johnson admits government made mistakes and calls 2020 a tragic year [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Watch live: Boris Johnson gives evidence to Covid inquiry as ex-PM faces grilling

Boris Johnson gives evidence to Britain's Covid inquiry

He is expected to admit mistakes, but argue decisions saved lives

Johnson will defend following advice of scientists and not locking down quickly [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Boris Johnson to Face Tough Questions at Covid Inquiry

Boris Johnson will testify before an inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic, facing questions about lockdown timing and social gatherings that violated rules.

Johnson is expected to admit mistakes while highlighting successes like the vaccine rollout and reopening the economy. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Covid inquiry: What time is Boris Johnson giving evidence and how to watch

Boris Johnson is set to be questioned about the UK's late lockdown and his leadership style in a pandemic response inquiry.

Johnson was unable to supply the inquiry with his WhatsApp messages from the first lockdown due to security concerns. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Boris Johnson to Face Tough Questions at Covid Inquiry

Boris Johnson is set to testify before an official inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic.

Johnson is expected to admit mistakes but also defend his decisions, including the vaccine rollout and reopening the economy. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Covid inquiry live: Matt Hancock denies lying as he hits back at toxic culture'

Matt Hancock mocked for failing to find evidence of Boris Johnson call

Hancock claims first lockdown could have come three weeks earlier [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Hancock messages claimed Sunak would have pressured Johnson' to avoid lockdown

Matt Hancock accuses Rishi Sunak of pressuring Boris Johnson against an autumn lockdown in 2020, potentially hindering efforts to control the spread of COVID-19.

Simon Case's response suggests that Sunak favored tighter controls in schools rather than closing all shops. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Matt Hancock appears for second day of evidence to Covid inquiry UK politics live

Gordon Brown defends Alistair Darling against unfair political briefings in 2008

Matt Hancock testifies that earlier lockdown could have saved lives [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

Watch live as Michael Gove and Jenny Harries give evidence to Covid inquiry

Michael Gove and former deputy chief medical officer Professor Dame Jenny Harries are giving evidence to the Covid inquiry.

Former health secretary Matt Hancock knew Tier 3 lockdown restrictions would not work when he imposed them on Greater Manchester.

A month-long national lockdown was introduced in November 2020, followed by a stricter tier system in December. [ more ]

www.npr.org

2 weeks ago

Writing

Judi Dench reflects on a career built around Shakespeare : Consider This from NPR

Judi Dench reflects on lifelong remembrance of Shakespearean lines despite memory challenges. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Writing

My month in rehab: alcohol was killing me until I made that crucial call

Lockdown exacerbated existing alcoholism

Booking into rehab changed the author's reality [ more ]

The New Yorker

4 months ago

Writing

Kate Zambreno Collects Herself

Kate Zambreno's memoir explores the themes of hoarding, collecting, and creative arrangement.

Zambreno's memoir focuses on her experience of organizing the monotony of lockdown for her children. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

2 weeks ago

Deputy head and special needs teacher among victims of knife attack at Welsh school

School stabbing incident in Wales leaves three injured, including a deputy head teacher with superficial wounds to her hand. [ more ]

QNS.com

2 months ago

Breaking: Bomb threat forces lockdown at York College and Queens College, NYPD investigating - QNS.com

Two CUNY colleges in Queens receive bomb threats, go on lockdown and switch to remote learning.

Police evacuate campuses, search for suspicious packages, and classes transition to remote learning. [ more ]

The Mercury News

15-year-old student arrested for Bay Area high school swatting incident

A 15-year-old student has been arrested for a swatting incident that caused a lockdown at Vanden High School.

Swatting incidents involve the making of prank calls to emergency services to attract a large police response to a specific address. [ more ]

New York Post

Student stabbed at NJ high school, prompting lockdown with minor in custody

A student was stabbed at Hackensack High School in New Jersey, prompting a lockdown.

The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and an unidentified student was taken into custody. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

3 weeks ago

Three injured at Welsh school after reports of stabbing

Three individuals injured at a school in Carmarthenshire, one arrested amid reports of a stabbing. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Toronto high school under lockdown after stabbing sends teen to hospital | CBC News

Reports of a stabbing at Humberside Collegiate Institute in Toronto's west end resulted in a lockdown of the high school.

A teenage boy was stabbed and transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, while the suspect, also a teenager, was arrested. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Aberfan stabbing: Police arrest suspect over attempted murder' of pregnant woman

Armed police have arrested a man in South Wales after a pregnant woman was stabbed, leading to a lockdown in several schools.

The incident took place in Aberfan, a village known for the Aberfan disaster in 1966 where 144 people, including 116 children, died. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Aberfan stabbing: Police arrest suspect over attempted murder' of pregnant woman

Armed police have arrested a man in Aberfan, South Wales on suspicion of attempted murder after a pregnant woman was stabbed.

Several schools in Aberfan were placed on lockdown and a community center was closed as a precaution. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Covid Inquiry: Sadiq Khan made private plea to Boris Johnson for London to go into early lockdown

Sadiq Khan warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the current approach and messaging to the public in London regarding the COVID-19 pandemic was failing.

Khan urged for an immediate strengthening of public health messaging and for a hardline lockdown order to be made by Downing Street.

Khan suggested a clear reassurance about the supply of food to avoid panic buying and stockpiling. [ more ]

Mission Local

4 weeks ago

Mission District

San Francisco sheriff says overcrowding prompted jail lockdowns

Overcrowded jails led to inmate attacks, causing lockdowns in San Francisco County jails. [ more ]

NESN.com

1 month ago

Boston Bruins

Bruins Fan Created His Own Unique Tribute To Franchise History

The Covid-19 pandemic allowed a Boston Bruins fan to create a tribute to the team's history during lockdown. [ more ]

Boston.com

2 months ago

Boston

Boston school put on lockdown after 'suspicious' man enters campus

Boston College High School was on lockdown due to a 'suspicious' man entering without incident.

The man, evaluated by Boston EMS, was taken to a hospital for further assessment. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Digital life

Meet generation stay-at-home: You don't need to pay to go clubbing: you can sit at home and watch it on your phone'

Teenagers are becoming more insular and home-based in their social lives, preferring online interactions over real-world socializing.

Lockdown may have prolonged this trend of social isolation among teenagers. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Palmetto General Hospital put on lockdown after a nearby shooting injures one, reports say

One person was injured in a shooting near Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah.

The hospital was put on lockdown following the incident. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Music

PACKS: Melt the Honey

Madeline Link, also known as PACKS, found solace in writing and recording songs during lockdown in 2020.

PACKS' third album, Melt the Honey, is an eclectic record inspired by new love and self-recorded in Mexico. [ more ]

www.france24.com

4 months ago

France politics

Reunion Island residents on highest alert as Cyclone Belal storms in

Residents on Reunion Island are confined to their homes as authorities issue the highest alert for a potential devastating tropical storm.

The island has been placed on the maximum storm alert, meaning a strict lockdown is in place and all residents should stay indoors until Tuesday morning. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Boris Johnson apologizes to UK COVID victims DW 12/06/2023

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits government's slow response to COVID-19 and apologizes at UK's COVID-19 inquiry.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock tried to raise alarm about the need for an earlier lockdown. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Key questions Boris Johnson is likely to face at Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid inquiry is highly anticipated.

Key questions will focus on the government's response to the pandemic and Johnson's decision-making.

Johnson will likely be questioned about the allegation of him saying 'let the bodies pile high.' [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Rishi Sunak denies saying it was OK' to just let people die' of Covid

Rishi Sunak denies saying it was OK to let people die of coronavirus.

Boris Johnson argued for letting Covid rip through the population as ministers debated a second lockdown.

Sunak and Johnson will provide evidence to the inquiry before Christmas. [ more ]

BBC News

Covid inquiry: First lockdown imposed a bit late - Whitty

England's chief medical officer admits that the first lockdown was imposed too late.

He acknowledges the government had no good options at the time.

He would have banned mass gatherings sooner and introduced quarantine for travelers from China earlier. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Coronavirus

Gove giving evidence as Covid inquiry told Hancock knew lockdown tiers wouldn't work

Former health secretary Matt Hancock knowingly imposed ineffective Tier 3 lockdown restrictions on Greater Manchester.

The tier system in the UK was unable to contain the spread of Covid-19 and was followed by a month-long national lockdown.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was criticized for not taking timely action to combat the pandemic's rising infections. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

SF parents

Covid changed parents' and pupils' relationship with school | Letters

Lockdown broke the spell of children and parents building their lives around school attendance.

Lockdown exposed the inequalities in education and opened a window for different types of learning.

Assumptions that children who do not want to go to school need fixing may be unfair. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com