Biden administration officials are refusing to boost the vaccine supply sent to Michigan, which is now in a vicious fourth wave of coronavirus infections and deaths. Doubling the number of doses sent to the Great Lakes state weekly could prevent up to 1,200 COVID-19 deaths, one University of California, Berkeley model suggests. But when asked … Read more
The extinction of large animals led to the human brain growing, a new study reveals. When humans first emerged in Africa 2.6 million years ago the average animal size was more than 1,000 pounds, making them easy prey. Throughout the Pleistocene era, creatures’ sizes decreased by 90 percent, which forced our ancient ancestors to developing … Read more
The number of cases of the UK’s B117 coronavirus variant in the US is doubling about every 10 days, a new study estimates. It comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that the variant could become dominant in the US by March – a message reiterated by the agency’s director Dr … Read more
Boris Johnson was urged to double his target for 14million vaccinations by mid-February today amid signs brutal lockdowns have finally started to curb the coronavirus outbreak. The PM is facing demands to take advantage of the space created by the brutal restrictions as figures showed the number of jabs being administered is rocketing over 290,000 … Read more
SAGE’s Christmas warning: Covid cases could ‘easily DOUBLE’ over a few days if restrictions are eased between December 23 and 27, advisers claim SPI-M-O group warned of massive surges in infections as a result of Christmas This would be because people will mix with those they would not normally see Britons will be able to … Read more
Boris Johnson today blamed a ‘failure in the counting system’ for coronavirus cases nearly doubling yesterday – as he hinted contact tracing might have been delayed. The PM dodged giving a fuller explanation as he was grilled on the extraordinary spike reported yesterday, with just under 13,000 new cases. Amid alarm at the increase, the … Read more
Coronavirus cases in the UK could be taking as long as 20 days to double in number, Boris Johnson admitted today as he rowed back from startling claims made by his top scientist only yesterday. Sir Patrick Vallance warned the doubling time had dropped to just one week, during a televised address to the nation. … Read more
Matt Hancock today warned the number of coronavirus patients being admitted to hospital is doubling every eight days as he revealed ministers need to ‘take action’ because the outbreak is accelerating. The Health Secretary pleaded with the public to ‘come together to tackle this virus’ and admitted that a new national crackdown could be on … Read more
Repeatedly refusing to wear a face mask could lead to a fine of up to £3,200, Boris Johnson announced last night. At present those who do not cover their faces in shops or on public transport can be ordered to pay a penalty of £100 – or £50 if they pay within a fortnight. But … Read more
Dua Lipa banks £25 million DOUBLING her annual earnings as pop star gains on the likes of Adele and Ed Sheeran on the world’s music rich list By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 12:46 BST, 26 April 2020 | Updated: 12:56 BST, 26 April 2020 Dua Lipa is one step away from making it onto … Read more