Previous coronavirus infection gives MORE protection against reinfection than Oxford vaccine

People previously infected with the coronavirus have more protection against reinfection five months later than people getting the Oxford vaccine, and the same level of immunity that is provided by the Pfizer jab, a Public Health England (PHE) study has found.  Data from PHE’s SIREN study, which follows more than 20,000 healthcare workers at more … Read more

Girl, 12, suing TikTok for alleged misuse of personal information and data protection law breaches

Girl, 12, is suing social media giant TikTok for alleged misuse of personal information and breaches of data protection laws A girl, who can’t be identified, is suing TikTok on behalf of children using the app She alleges misuse of personal information and data protection law breaches Challenge is against firms said to be behind TikTok … Read more

Kumail Nanjiani wears a face mask under a face shield for double protection as he steps out in LA

Kumail Nanjiani wears a face mask under a face shield for double protection as he picks up baked goods By Sam Joseph Semon For Dailymail.com Published: 01:55 GMT, 24 December 2020 | Updated: 01:56 GMT, 24 December 2020 Kumail Nanjiani is not taking any chances as COVID-19 cases rise in Los Angeles. The 42-year-old was … Read more

What will happen to FSCS protection on savings after Brexit?

Britain will keep its £85,000 savings guarantee after Brexit… but a fall in the pound means it’s currently less generous than the one in Europe The £85,000 FSCS limit will be kept after Brexit  The amount protected may not be adjusted until 2025 It has previously been linked to €100,000 worth of savings but the … Read more

Is it possible to get travel insurance with full coronavirus protection?

There are no travel insurance firms providing total cover against the coronavirus and related disruption for customers looking to travel abroad, new research has revealed. However, the industry is charging customers more despite protections that were in place before the pandemic disappearing, according to data from consumer group Which?. It analysed policies offered by 73 … Read more

Diana dismissed protection who could have stopped car crash after Bashir statements, Tina Brown says

Princess Diana‘s friend has claimed the fake evidence used to secure her Panorama interview probably kick-started events that ended in her death. Ex-Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown said Martin Bashir’s doctored bank statements saw the Royal dismiss her protection which could have stopped her Paris car crash. Ms Brown, who had lunch with Diana in New … Read more

Will protection insurance costs rise because of coronavirus?

I’ve got life and critical illness cover but I’ve heard that these could be affected by the pandemic.  I’m also concerned that my cover providers will include exclusions to my polices, especially now that there’s an increase in Covid-19 cases again and another lockdown.  I’m also worried that I’ll have to pay more. Will my … Read more

French imam requests police protection after receiving death threats for criticism of terror attacks

French imam requests police protection after receiving ‘thousands’ of death threats for his criticism of recent terror attacks Hassen Chalghoumi, a moderate Muslim leader, condemned recent attacks He described slain teacher Samuel Paty as a ‘martyr for freedom of expression’  The imam’s comments have resulted in a torrent of abuse and death threats He has … Read more

Will Hunter accept a Secret Service detail? Joe’s son had protection when dad was VP but can decline

Will Hunter Biden accept a Secret Service detail? Joe’s troubled son had protection when dad was VP but will be given the option to reject cover after Don Jr (briefly) did Immediate family of the president and president-elect are offered security The same offer is made to the vice president and vice president-elect All of … Read more

Elderly people given Oxford University’s vaccine DO get protection from Covid-19

Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine triggers a ‘robust’ immune response in the elderly, a study has shown. It suggests the group at highest risk of serious illness and death from Covid-19 could be protected if given the experimental jab. Trial results show the vaccine — which is being mass-manufactured by AstraZeneca — prompted the release of antibodies … Read more