The way dementia patients in British care homes have been treated during this pandemic “should make us sick with shame and pity”. Afflicted by an illness that attacks their memory and sense of self, they draw special comfort from the presence of loved ones. Yet in the name of infection control, the Government has seen …
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Oklahoma is trying to return its $2 million purchase of hydroxychloroquine and get a refund from the manufacturer. Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt ordered the purchase of the malaria drug in April, when President Trump was promoting it as a “miracle” treatment for Covid-19. Studies, however, have found the drug inappropriate (actually useless, to be honest, except …
New Zealanders recently voted to legalize euthanasia for the October general election ballot paper. The results are binding and the Act will come into effect 22 months from the final results on 6 November 2021. The vote makes New Zealand the seventh country in the world to legalize assisted dying. On the other hand, New …
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Getting a Covid vaccination where I live reminds me of feeding chickens. I arrive at the chicken run with a full bowl of corn. “Mornin’ all, I call”, to be totally ignored – until they see the tell-tale bowl. I dip my hand into the corn, take a full handful of chicken-feed and throw it …
“Dear Mr Hanrott You are now eligible for the Pfizer Covid Vaccination. Please contact the surgery to book it urgently. We have only a few appointments left for this week. Kind regards, Megan Mann Reception Team The Pembridge Villas Surgery 45 Pembridge Villa, Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3EP” The above arrived yesterday …
