Category: SARS-COV-2

SARS-COV-2 by GeoPolitic.orgMar 5, 202112:32 am

Health Experts: Obesity Fuelling Vastly Higher COVID Death Toll

This won’t sit well with the ‘body positivity’ movement Health experts have warned that there is a direct correlation between obesity and higher COVID-19 death tolls across the globe, findings that will not jive well […]

SARS-COV-2 by GeoPolitic.orgMar 5, 202112:17 am

Hungary announces new restrictions, schools & non-essential shops closed amid Covid-19 third wave fears

Budapest has announced a series of new measures to stem the spread of Covid-19, noting that despite inoculating people quicker than the EU average, these efforts aren’t enough to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed. “If […]

Economics by GeoPolitic.orgMar 5, 202112:13 am

Lockdowns or the planet gets it? Guardian ‘accidentally’ suggests Covid-like shutdowns every 2 years to meet Paris climate goals

The Guardian accidentally confirmed the suspicions of a whole lot of conspiracy theorists with an article suggesting a “global lockdown every two years” was needed to meet Paris climate goals. The title was quickly changed. […]

SARS-COV-2 by GeoPolitic.orgMar 4, 202111:47 pm

The Global Vaccine Race: When Will Your Country Be ‘Free’?

UK will soon reach a key threshold in the vaccination process, which will allow for a quicker than anticipated re-opening. The US will soon follow, while continental Europe will lag behind. We give our best […]

SARS-COV-2 by GeoPolitic.orgMar 4, 202110:58 am

Russia is likely to develop herd immunity against COVID-19 by August – deputy PM

Earlier, the deputy prime minister said to achieve herd immunity it was necessary to vaccinate some 68.6 mln people in Russia A 60% level of herd immunity against coronavirus, which is necessary for fully lifting […]

SARS-COV-2 by GeoPolitic.orgMar 4, 202110:54 am

China makes anal swab Covid tests compulsory for foreign arrivals

China has made anal swab tests for the coronavirus mandatory for almost all international arrivals, deepening a row with other countries over a practice many have described as humiliating. The Japanese government has already raised […]

Americas by GeoPolitic.orgMar 3, 202111:41 am

Who Is Fighting the Tides of Democracy in Latin America?

What nation and forces are interfering in the domestic affairs, electoral processes and democratic freedoms of Latin America? It is not Russia or China, Martin Sieff writes. Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina and Bolivia: […]

Americas by GeoPolitic.orgMar 3, 202111:28 am

Texas Ends Covid Mask Mandate, Lifts All Anti-Virus Restrictions, Allows All Businesses To Reopen

Shortly after Gov. Abbott’s decision to follow the science and allow the people of his state to be ‘free’ to judge their own risks once again, none other than California Gov. Newsom – desperate to […]

Americas by GeoPolitic.orgMar 3, 202111:22 am

‘Mass murder’ and ‘reckless’: Texas ending mask mandates triggers Democrat meltdown

The announcement by Governor Greg Abbott that Texas will fully reopen next week is drawing backlash from mask mandate champions such as his California colleague Gavin Newsom and other Democrats – and counter-backlash as well. […]

Americas by GeoPolitic.orgMar 3, 202110:46 am

You’re not supposed to say that out loud! Covid-19 vaccines & ‘return to normal’ might hurt Facebook’s bottom line, CFO admits

Facebook’s CFO is concerned that as more people get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, they’ll be less likely to click on Facebook ads and more likely to seek out travel and non-sedentary pursuits. CFO David […]