With no bailout forthcoming from the government, financially strapped British universities beckoned students back to campus, with predictably dire results.
Author: BENJAMIN MUELLER
Contact Tracing, Key to Reining In the Virus, Falls Flat in the West
Tracing is seen as a vital tool to avoid lockdowns and open economies, but that requires a robust system, widespread rapid testing and public trust. All are lacking in the West.
As Second Wave Builds, U.K. Enters New Coronavirus Testing Crisis
Surging demand following the reopening of schools has generated a backlog of 185,000 tests, just as the pace of infections threatens to explode.
England’s Flawed Virus Contact Tracing Will Be Revamped
After months of complaints about its centralized, privatized system, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government says resources will be diverted to local public health authorities.
Conservative U.K. Lawmaker Is Arrested Over Rape Accusations
The arrest of the lawmaker, who has not been publicly identified, poses problems for the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Pompeo Praises U.K. for Getting Tough on China
The secretary of state praised the British government for recent actions on China as the Trump administration tries to build a global coalition against Beijing.
New Treatment for Covid-19 Shows Promise, but Scientists Urge Caution
A small study of an inhaled form of a commonly available drug, interferon beta, suggests it could reduce the odds of patients becoming severely ill.
After Months of Debate, England Requires Face Masks for Shoppers
Many parts of Europe and the United States already require masks in stores, but in Britain the idea has come up against the twin fears of appearing either perturbed or ridiculous.
Face Masks to Be Compulsory for Shoppers in England
The order, set to come into force on July 24, will put England in line with other European countries and with some other parts of Britain.