NEWS
Covid-19 outbreaks up to 20 times more likely in large care homes, study finds
Coronavirus outbreaks are up to 20 times more likely in large care homes, according to a new study. In research that will increase scrutiny of private care chains, which often operate the largest facilities, NHS Lothian and Edinburgh University found the likelihood of infection getting into a home tripled with every additional 20 beds – Guardian
Face coverings in all public places under consideration – Telegraph
Boris Johnson has sought to please both his rebels and Beijing with Huawei ban – Times
China trade threat: Ambassador hints at retaliation over Britain’s ‘disappointing and wrong’ decision to strip Huawei out of 5G network saying it is now ‘questionable’ whether UK can be an ‘open and fair business environment’ – Mail
English hospitals in urgent need of more scanners and staff to deal with backlog – Guardian
‘Just because you’re offended it doesn’t mean you’re right’: Ricky Gervais brands ‘cancel culture’ a ‘weird sort of fascism’ as he defends free speech – Mail
COMMENT
Compulsory face masks are proof the British bulldog has become the scaredy-cat of Europe – Allison Pearson, Telegraph
This ludicrous mask decision shows this is a Government driven by fear – Philip Johnston, Telegraph
