An official graph laying out coronavirus outbreaks across the country suggested there are parts of the North of England and Midlands that could be 'de-escalated' from Tier Two or Tier Three in January if they can continue to squash the disease; Britain's R rate is now an estimated 0.9 to 1.0, which is the lowest estimate since the summer and means the country's coronavirus outbreak is likely shrinking; SAGE has warned that a short break in social distancing rules over Christmas could lead to a doubling of Covid cases afterwards; Pub rules will be so strict in Tier Two areas that customers - who will only be allowed in if they are buying a 'substantial meal' - must leave as soon as they have finished their food and they won't be permitted to keep drinking; Chinese scientists are claiming the coronavirus originally came from India in summer 2019 and spread to humans because they drank from the same water as animals during a heatwave; A top Government scientist said … [Read more...] about Have an unhappy Christmas: Government scientists advise no singing, dancing or BOARD GAMES (and isolate for two weeks before and after five-day ‘bubble break’)
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the ‘whites only’ church sowing discord in a small Minnesota town after a ‘hate group’ quietly purchased and adorned the place of worship with Nazi symbols to ‘honor’ their Northern European ancestors
For locals opposed to the group the insidious creep of white supremacy looms and according to one, 'It just puts a pit of dread in my stomach. This is so clearly a group that is incredibly dangerous for anyone who doesn't fit their narrative i.e. anyone who isn't white, or what they perceive as white, which is blonde haired and blue eyed. … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Inside the ‘whites only’ church sowing discord in a small Minnesota town after a ‘hate group’ quietly purchased and adorned the place of worship with Nazi symbols to ‘honor’ their Northern European ancestors
Fox News White House reporter John Roberts slams ‘petty’ ABC News colleague Jonathan Karl for trying to ‘shame’ him for not wearing a mask in the Rose Garden before Trump’s press conference
According to the new directive, the White House is now 'requiring everyone who enters the West Wing to wear a mask or facial covering ... Staff who sit in the West Wing are not required to wear a facial covering while at their desk if they are appropriately socially distanced from their colleagues.' … [Read more...] about Fox News White House reporter John Roberts slams ‘petty’ ABC News colleague Jonathan Karl for trying to ‘shame’ him for not wearing a mask in the Rose Garden before Trump’s press conference
Davos: Post-COVID recovery not baked in
That view was echoed by Germany's Economy Minister Peter Altmaier, who predicted the emerging markets recovery could take up to two years. With global energy consumption expected to grow 50% by 2050, Altmaier spoke of the need to create "synergies" around climate protection. As an example, he described how many developing countries are ideally positioned to produce green hydrogen, among other green technologies, both for their domestic markets and export to advanced economies. … [Read more...] about Davos: Post-COVID recovery not baked in