British PM Boris Johnson believed COVID-19 was 'scare story', former chief adviser Dominic Cummings tells inquiry
3 years, 9 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson believed COVID-19 was 'scare story', former chief adviser Dominic Cummings tells inquiry

ABC  

Dominic Cummings, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's former chief adviser, says the government's response to COVID-19 has been a failure and fallen "disastrously short" of the standards the public has a right to expect. Key points: Dominic Cummings said the Western world was too slow to "see the smoke" when coronavirus began spreading in Asia Dominic Cummings said the Western world was too slow to "see the smoke" when coronavirus began spreading in Asia Mr Cummings said a number of key government figures were "literally skiing in the middle of February" as the pandemic erupted Mr Cummings said a number of key government figures were "literally skiing in the middle of February" as the pandemic erupted The UK has the world's fifth-highest official COVID-19 death toll Mr Cummings, the strategist behind the 2016 Brexit campaign and Mr Johnson's landslide election win in 2019, began giving evidence to a parliamentary inquiry on the lessons that could be learned from the pandemic. Mr Cummings, who left the government late last year, said the British health ministry was a "smoking ruin", that Western governments failed during the crisis, and that the secretive British state was woefully unprepared for the pandemic. Mr Cummings also repeated an allegation, which Mr Johnson has denied, that the Prime Minister late last year said he would rather "let the bodies pile high" than impose a second lockdown.

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Boris Johnson claims Covid originated in lab, in U-turn in his views
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson claims Covid originated in lab, in U-turn in his views

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson is convinced that Covid WAS made in a Chinese lab: In his explosive memoir, former PM rejects theory it started in Wuhan market and says it's likely the virus WAS result of a 'botched ex
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Boris Johnson is convinced that Covid WAS made in a Chinese lab: In his explosive memoir, former PM rejects theory it started in Wuhan market and says it's likely the virus WAS result of a 'botched ex

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson believes that the Covid pandemic started due to a devastating leak from a Chinese laboratory - not as the result of animal-to-human transmission in a Wuhan wildlife market. In the latest revelation from his sensational new memoir, Mr Johnson abandons his initial assertion when he was Prime Minister that more than seven million people died worldwide because the …

Government’s ‘fatal strategic flaws’ in Covid planning led to avoidable deaths and economic pain
8 months ago

Government’s ‘fatal strategic flaws’ in Covid planning led to avoidable deaths and economic pain

The Independent  

Mass deaths and economic pain during the Covid-19 pandemic were driven by “fatal flaws” in planning by the government, civil servants and scientists who prepared for the “wrong pandemic”, a public inquiry has found. The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, chaired by Heather Hallett, published its first report on Thursday, focusing on the UK’s pandemic “preparedness and resilience”. The 217-page report said …

From Eat Out to Help Out to ‘let it rip’: The key Covid revelations from Boris Johnson today
1 year, 3 months ago

From Eat Out to Help Out to ‘let it rip’: The key Covid revelations from Boris Johnson today

The Independent  

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'Completely wrong': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson on allegations of letting COVID-19 'rip' through UK
1 year, 3 months ago

'Completely wrong': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson on allegations of letting COVID-19 'rip' through UK

India TV News  

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday rejected allegations that he wanted to let the COVID-19 pandemic "rip" through the UK population while defending his handling of the pandemic during a high-profile public inquiry into the crisis. Hugo Keith KC, the lead counsel to the inquiry, quizzed the former PM on whether his best approach was to "let the …

Boris Johnson admits ‘underestimating’ threat of Covid in early days of pandemic
1 year, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson admits ‘underestimating’ threat of Covid in early days of pandemic

The Independent  

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Covid inquiry hears from Boris Johnson: the key takeaways
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid inquiry hears from Boris Johnson: the key takeaways

The Independent  

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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiry
1 year, 3 months ago

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiry

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Wednesday that his government was too slow to grasp the extent of the COVID-19 crisis, but skirted questions about whether his indecisiveness had cost thousands of lives. Testifying under oath at Britain’s COVID-19 public inquiry, Johnson acknowledged that “we underestimated the scale and the pace of the challenge” when reports of …

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits mistakes but defends COVID record
1 year, 3 months ago

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits mistakes but defends COVID record

LA Times  

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson testifies before a public inquiry into the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Testifying under oath at Britain’s COVID-19 public inquiry, Johnson acknowledged that “we underestimated the scale and the pace of the challenge” when reports of a new virus began to emerge from China in early 2020. In diaries that have been seen …

Boris Johnson allegedly planned military raid on Dutch Covid-19 vaccine factory
1 year, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson allegedly planned military raid on Dutch Covid-19 vaccine factory

NL Times  

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked the United Kingdom’s security services to draw up plans to raid a Covid-19 vaccine factory in Leiden after the European Union blocked the export of 5 million AstraZeneca vaccines in March 2021, sources told the Daily Mail. According to the newspaper’s sources, Johnson was “enraged” that the EU was putting British lives at …

The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave, its top medical officer says
1 year, 4 months ago

The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave, its top medical officer says

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020, the U.K.'s chief medical adviser said Tuesday in testimony to the independent COVID-19 inquiry. He said he had been concerned in particular about longer-term impacts on the poorest people and those living alone, and described the difficulties in …

Watch: Chief medical officer Chris Whitty gives evidence to Britain’s Covid inquiry
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Chief medical officer Chris Whitty gives evidence to Britain’s Covid inquiry

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson was ‘bamboozled’ by science during the pandemic, Patrick Vallance reveals
1 year, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson was ‘bamboozled’ by science during the pandemic, Patrick Vallance reveals

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson wanted to be injected with Covid live on TV, inquiry told
1 year, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson wanted to be injected with Covid live on TV, inquiry told

The Independent  

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What is the latest from Dominic Cummings on No 10’s handling of the Covid crisis?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is the latest from Dominic Cummings on No 10’s handling of the Covid crisis?

The Independent  

Dominic Cummings’s bravura performance at the Hallett inquiry has obviously attracted huge attention, and not just because of his potty-mouthed ways. As Cummings explains in paragraph 465 of his witness statement: “A low point was when he circulated a video of a guy blowing a special hair dryer up his nose ‘to kill Covid’ and asked the CSA and CMO …

Boris Johnson’s handling of Covid crisis slammed by former top advisers
1 year, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson’s handling of Covid crisis slammed by former top advisers

The Independent  

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Covid was ‘wrong crisis’ for Boris Johnson to handle, ex-Comms chief tells inquiry
1 year, 4 months ago

Covid was ‘wrong crisis’ for Boris Johnson to handle, ex-Comms chief tells inquiry

The Independent  

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Johnson didn’t think Covid was a ‘big deal’ in March 2020 – Cummings message
1 year, 4 months ago

Johnson didn’t think Covid was a ‘big deal’ in March 2020 – Cummings message

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson’s former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry
1 year, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson’s former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry

Associated Press  

LONDON — The former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday painted a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in the U.K. government during the coronavirus pandemic. He went to work in Downing Street when Johnson became prime minister in 2019, filling a loosely defined but powerful role that saw him dubbed “Boris’ brain.” At one point …

Boris Johnson's closest advisers blasted 'weak' ministers' decision making during the pandemic, Covid inquiry hears
1 year, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson's closest advisers blasted 'weak' ministers' decision making during the pandemic, Covid inquiry hears

Daily Mail  

The Government became highly 'dysfunctional' during the pandemic, the Covid inquiry heard yesterday. A message sent by cabinet secretary Simon Case to the then-prime minister's chief aide Dominic Cummings said Mr Johnson 'cannot lead and we cannot support him in leading with this approach'. A message sent from Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to then special advisor Dominic Cummings during the …

Boris Johnson’s decision-making over Covid was ‘bipolar’, Sir Patrick Vallance warned
1 year, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson’s decision-making over Covid was ‘bipolar’, Sir Patrick Vallance warned

The Independent  

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Britain’s COVID-19 response inquiry enters a second phase with political decisions in the spotlight
1 year, 5 months ago

Britain’s COVID-19 response inquiry enters a second phase with political decisions in the spotlight

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s inquiry into the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation entered its second phase Tuesday, with political decision-making around major developments, such as the timing of lockdowns, taking center stage. Many held a silent protest outside the inquiry in London holding portraits of their deceased loved ones, and stood beside a banner which …

You’ll hate me for saying it, but the Covid inquiry is a colossal waste of time and money
1 year, 7 months ago

You’ll hate me for saying it, but the Covid inquiry is a colossal waste of time and money

The Independent  

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UK was ill-prepared for pandemic because resources were diverted to Brexit, ex-health chief says
1 year, 8 months ago

UK was ill-prepared for pandemic because resources were diverted to Brexit, ex-health chief says

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain was ill-prepared for a pandemic partly because government resources had been diverted away from pandemic planning to brace for a possibly chaotic exit from the European Union without a deal, the U.K.'s former health secretary told an inquiry Tuesday. Matt Hancock also said officials had to scramble to source protective equipment, set up mass testing and contact …

Covid inquiry: David Cameron defends austerity – but admits weakness in preparing for pandemic
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid inquiry: David Cameron defends austerity – but admits weakness in preparing for pandemic

The Independent  

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COVID-19 inquiry in UK asks whether ‘terrible consequences’ could have been avoided or reduced
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19 inquiry in UK asks whether ‘terrible consequences’ could have been avoided or reduced

Associated Press  

LONDON — A mammoth three-year public inquiry into the U.K. government’s handling of the response to COVID-19 opened Tuesday by asking if some suffering and death could have been avoided with better planning — and whether Britain’s complex, protracted exit from the European Union distracted authorities from preparing for potential threats. Lawyer Hugo Keith, who is counsel to the inquiry, …

Boris Johnson was warned against claiming all Covid guidance followed
1 year, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson was warned against claiming all Covid guidance followed

The Independent  

Britain’s most senior civil servant has said he did not give Boris Johnson any assurances that Covid rules were followed at all times in No 10 during lockdown. And in more highly-damaging evidence, an No 10 official told the committee that Mr Johnson “had the opportunity to shut down” lockdown gatherings – but “allowed the culture to continue”. Boris Johnson …

Heatwave and Covid milestone on agenda in PM’s final scheduled Cabinet
2 years, 8 months ago

Heatwave and Covid milestone on agenda in PM’s final scheduled Cabinet

The Independent  

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Living with Covid: What did Boris Johnson announce?
3 years ago

Living with Covid: What did Boris Johnson announce?

The Independent  

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'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK
3 years ago

'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said he would end all coronavirus restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for people with Covid-19 and free testing, drawing scepticism from some scientists and political opponents. Johnson said that the legal requirement to self-isolate for people who test positive for Covid would be removed on Feb. 24 while free universal testing would …

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on Monday to outline the government’s new long-term COVID-19 plan. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged Monday the potential for new and more deadly variants …

No split between politicians and 'anxious' scientists, insists Boris Johnson as he lifts Covid restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

No split between politicians and 'anxious' scientists, insists Boris Johnson as he lifts Covid restrictions

The Telegraph  

The Prime Minister has said that there is not as much division between scientists and politicians as some may believe, as he ended all Covid restrictions in England today. Boris Johnson addressed the nation at a Downing Street press conference alongside chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and Prof Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer. Mr Johnson said: "I don't …

Britain will drop COVID-19 self-isolation requirements on Thursday, Johnson announces
3 years, 1 month ago

Britain will drop COVID-19 self-isolation requirements on Thursday, Johnson announces

NPR  

Britain will drop COVID-19 self-isolation requirements on Thursday, Johnson announces Enlarge this image toggle caption Tolga Akmen/AP Tolga Akmen/AP British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping coronavirus self-isolation rules as part of a "living with COVID" strategy, one day after Queen Elizabeth II announced she had contracted the virus. "So those who would wait for a total end to this …

England looks to fast-track plans to scrap self-isolation after positive COVID-19 test
3 years, 1 month ago

England looks to fast-track plans to scrap self-isolation after positive COVID-19 test

ABC  

England could scrap self-isolation for those who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of the month. Key points: England is set to end self-isolation periods for those who test positive for COVID-19 by the end of February PM Boris Johnson said the plan was brought forward as part of the strategy of "living with COVID" Mr Johnson is …

UK’s Johnson signals early end to COVID isolation rules
3 years, 1 month ago

UK’s Johnson signals early end to COVID isolation rules

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that laws requiring people in England with COVID-19 to self-isolate could be lifted by the end of the month, bringing an end to all domestic coronavirus restrictions. “Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions …

Death toll due to Covid-19 since start of pandemic crosses 150,000 in UK
3 years, 2 months ago

Death toll due to Covid-19 since start of pandemic crosses 150,000 in UK

India TV News  

Highlights UK crossed a huge number of 150,000 deaths due to Covid since the pandemic began. Amid rising Covid cases in the UK raising an alarm, the country crossed a huge number of 150,000 deaths due to the infection since the start of the pandemic. Johnson said the coronavirus pandemic has "taken a terrible toll on our country" as he …

UK's Boris Johnson walks tightrope between politics and COVID surge
3 years, 3 months ago

UK's Boris Johnson walks tightrope between politics and COVID surge

Firstpost  

On Tuesday, Johnson faced the biggest parliamentary rebellion of his tenure as 97 Conservatives voted against new COVID-19 restrictions London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is walking a political tightrope as he faces increasing attacks from both friends and enemies amid a surge in COVID-19 infections. The threat to Johnson and his Conservative Party was on stark display last week …

UK’s Johnson defies pressure to impose COVID curbs over Christmas
3 years, 3 months ago

UK’s Johnson defies pressure to impose COVID curbs over Christmas

Al Jazeera  

PM Boris Johnson says ministers decided not to limit social interactions over the imminent festive period, but will keep situation under review. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defied pressure to tighten coronavirus rules over Christmas to curb surging Omicron cases, but pledged to keep the situation “under constant review”. However, after a Cabinet meeting, Johnson said ministers had decided …

UK’s Johnson walks tightrope between politics, COVID surge
3 years, 3 months ago

UK’s Johnson walks tightrope between politics, COVID surge

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is walking a political tightrope as he faces increasing attacks from both friends and enemies amid a surge in COVID-19 infections. The threat to Johnson and his Conservative Party was on stark display last week as the prime minister reeled from one political crisis to another. “The past month’s political spasms may mark …

PM downplays claims of split with experts in face of ‘considerable’ Omicron wave
3 years, 3 months ago

PM downplays claims of split with experts in face of ‘considerable’ Omicron wave

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. During a visit to a vaccination centre in Hillingdon, west London, on Friday, Mr …

British PM Johnson Faces Revolt in Parliament Over Covid Measures
3 years, 3 months ago

British PM Johnson Faces Revolt in Parliament Over Covid Measures

News 18  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a large rebellion among his Conservative lawmakers on Tuesday in a parliamentary vote over new restrictions to try to curb the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant. ‘HUGE SPIKE’ Before the series of votes on the measures, due to start at around 1830 GMT, Johnson warned his cabinet of top ministers that there …

Boris Johnson works to lessen the scale of Tory revolt against Covid Plan B
3 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson works to lessen the scale of Tory revolt against Covid Plan B

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He rejected MPs’ concerns about so-called “vaccine passports” because people would also be able …

British PM Johnson moves to COVID ‘Plan B’ to contain Omicron
3 years, 3 months ago

British PM Johnson moves to COVID ‘Plan B’ to contain Omicron

Al Jazeera  

Johnson announces tighter restrictions in England, amid allegations that his staff partied during lockdown last year. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced tougher COVID-19 restrictions in England, ordering people to work from home, wear masks in public places and use vaccine passes to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. Undermined by accusations that his staff partied at …

Next pandemic may be worse, says scientist behind UK's Covid-19 vaccine
3 years, 3 months ago

Next pandemic may be worse, says scientist behind UK's Covid-19 vaccine

India Today  

One of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is warning that the next pandemic may be more contagious and more lethal unless more money is devoted to research and preparations to fight emerging viral threats. In excerpts released before a speech Monday, Professor Sarah Gilbert says the scientific advances made in fighting deadly viruses “must not be lost” because …

Johnson accused of ‘scaremongering propaganda campaign’ with new Covid measures
3 years, 3 months ago

Johnson accused of ‘scaremongering propaganda campaign’ with new Covid measures

The Independent  

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US announces travel restrictions over new Covid-19 variant Nov. 27, 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

US announces travel restrictions over new Covid-19 variant Nov. 27, 2021

CNN  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a press conference on November 27, in London. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK must take “targeted and proportionate measures now” amid concerns over the new Omicron Covid-19 variant. But we will require anyone who enters the UK to take a PCR test by the end of the second day after …

Jeremy Hunt tells Boris to 'act decisively and early' with Plan B if cases rebound
3 years, 4 months ago

Jeremy Hunt tells Boris to 'act decisively and early' with Plan B if cases rebound

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson has so far steered clear of bringing in his winter plan, saying the NHS is not under 'unsustainable' pressure Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today urged No10 to act 'decisively and early' after Sir Patrick Vallance called on Boris Johnson to reimpose Covid restrictions at the first sign of infections rebounding in the UK. Britain is 'worryingly close' …

British PM Boris Johnson rules out another lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections
3 years, 4 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson rules out another lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted on Friday that the country’s rising Covid-19 infections daily figure, which crossed 50,000 this week, is “fully in line” with predictions and ruled out the need for another national lockdown. The National Health Service said Covid booster jabs have now been delivered or booked in at almost nine in 10 care homes as the …

UK's failure to impose lockdown in early days of COVID-19 cost thousands of lives, says report
3 years, 5 months ago

UK's failure to impose lockdown in early days of COVID-19 cost thousands of lives, says report

Firstpost  

Lawmakers said their inquiry was designed to uncover why the UK performed “significantly worse” than many other countries during the initial period of the pandemic. London: The British government’s failure to impose a lockdown in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic ranks among England’s worst public health blunders, lawmakers concluded on Tuesday in the country’s first comprehensive report on …

To Applause and Laughter, PM Boris Johnson Vows to Reshape Britain
3 years, 5 months ago

To Applause and Laughter, PM Boris Johnson Vows to Reshape Britain

News 18  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to radically re-shape Britain on Wednesday, exhorting his Conservative Party faithful to help the government press on with tackling regional inequality by ending “long term structural weaknesses” in the economy. Firing up his party by invoking former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, trumpeting the government’s vaccine roll out and taking aim at the main opposition Labour …

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