Last week US President Donald Trump’s move to halt funding to the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic prompted condemnation from world leaders as recorded global infections passed the 2 million mark. There is a … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2020
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is the defining global health crisis of our time and the greatest challenge we have faced since World War Two Virus hunters can spend years tracing a virus. But the origins of the coronavirus appear clear to … Continue reading
It is good to see parts of the UK media starting to get angry and focusing on the 800 deaths a day rather than the illness and resurrection of the Prime Minister. Perhaps the only addition should be a word … Continue reading
Wuhan station – Getty images The Coronavirus outbreak is causing an unexpected fallout – friends that become ex friends. I have probably read more and listened to more about this virus that most people over the course of the last … Continue reading
The disconnection between the ruling and political classes and the majority of people around the world has, in modern times, never been more stark than in our response to the coronavirus pandemic. Two things are needed. People need to get … Continue reading
As we all hibernate to avoid the coronavirus people are making lists. A twitter hashtag this morning asked that people name their six favorite tv series: So here are 20 and a few more of mine! West Wing – Jeb … Continue reading
These are unprecedented times – everyone knows about, can read about, and is in some way impacted by the coronavirus outbreak that continues to wreak havoc around the world. There is little point in my writing about it – lots … Continue reading