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Coronavirus UK: Hopes curve ‘flattening’ with cases 12.5% down

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Signs that the second wave of coronavirus could be making a turn began to make an appearance today as the UK recorded a 12.5 per cent decrease in the number of people testing positive.  The Department of Health figures, which initially were delayed in their release, saw a further 20,018 people test positive for the … Read more

When did the policy of ‘flattening the curve’ ruin our lives?

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Panic? Who’s panicking? Talk of ‘a second wave sweeping Europe’ isn’t a line from Dad’s Army halfwits but the latest pronouncement from the confused chaps in mission control. One minute plucky Brits were packing their bags for a welcome break from the gloom and doom in Blighty, encouraged by talk of ‘air bridges’ and phrases … Read more

Australia could be in trouble if it relaxes coronavirus restrictions too soon after flattening curve

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University of Melbourne associate professor Ben Phillips said despite a flattening of the curve, borders should remain closed until a vaccine is found – which could be up to two years away A science professor has warned Australia could be in ‘real trouble’ if the government relaxes coronavirus social distancing restrictions too soon. University of … Read more