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Search Results for: covid-19

Print Edition Science & Tech 

Covid-19 conspiracists less likely to follow guidelines, Durham research shows

March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Michael Elderfield

The findings could help to develop more effective public health messages in the future.

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News Print Edition 

Biggest Durham University donor cuts ties over Covid-19 restrictions

February 9, 2022February 11, 2022 sub.editors 5 Comments Elizabeth McBride, Poppy Askham

Collingwood alumnus Mark Hillery says he will not “visit Durham again while there is a single Covid-related rule on students”, and has since told the University that he will cease all dialogue with them.

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Sport 

Tennis in 2021: Covid-19 chaos, thwarted quests and Radacanu’s rise

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Nick Searle-Donoso

Nick Searle-Donoso looks back and reflects on the past year of world tennis.

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News 

Palatinalps cancels all ticketed events due to growing Covid-19 fears

December 16, 2021December 18, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Harrison Newsham, Honor Douglas, Tiffany Chan

Refunds have been promised to all those affected by the cancellations, but students have voiced concerns that this year’s trip has been disorganised.

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Politics Print Edition 

Are schools to blame for Britain’s Covid-19 numbers?

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Eli Rasmussen

Eli Rasmussen asks whether Britain’s Covid-19 case numbers can be explained by the spread of the virus in schools.

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Science & Tech 

Molnupiravir: a key step in the world’s Covid-19 battle?

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Gabriel Ferrante

A new antiviral pill effective against Covid-19 could halve hospitalisations for those at risk, though these findings have not been without controversy.

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Comment 

Has the Covid-19 testing system been compromised?

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 sub.editors 1 Comment Eli Rasmussen

Eli Rasmussen evaluates the condition of Covid-19 testing system and its corporate influences.

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Comment National Comment 

Should we be administering the Covid-19 vaccine in schools?

October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Clara Falkowska

Clara Falkowska argues that we must be careful not to pressure young children into getting the Covid-19 vaccine, and make sure they are given balanced data to inform their personal decisions.

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News Print Edition 

Year abroad students face “bureaucratic ordeal” amid Brexit and Covid-19 chaos

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 sub.editors 1 Comment Lilith Foster-Collins, Poppy Askham

Students have faced delays whilst attempting to obtain visas, which are necessary for them to study or work abroad following the UK’s departure from the EU.

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Politics 

Covid-19 and the EU: an issue of fragmentation or centralisation?

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Anna Kuptsova, James Meakin

James Meakin explores the EU’s approaches to two major pandemic crises- border control and vaccine procurement.

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