Covid 19

Whatever your position it is difficult to argue that the main stream media has played a blinder throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. One particular aspect of that has been the failure to effectively frame the discourse.    Failure to frame the discourse has resulted a lack of critical thinking and associated insight. Let’s take the example of … Read more

Wow it quickly gets complicated. My wife and I were in Italy celebrating Christmas 2019 with my mother in law when we first became aware of Covid-19.   The news reports from China were alarming. I also recall British Expats were pressuring the Govt to fly them home.  I often wonder where those same expats … Read more

I had occasion to access my local NHS surgery online system and noted an extraordinary notification as follows: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Get information about coronavirus on NHS.UK. Do not book a GP appointment if you think you might have coronavirus.Stay at home and avoid close contact with other people. Use the 111 coronavirus service to see … Read more

After not seeing her mother Fiorenza for 21 months my wife and I flew with Ryanair from London to Torino on Monday 9th August. On the Saturday 48 hours prior to departure we completed a lateral flow test (£50) at our local chemist. Upon arrival we traveled to Fiorenza’s house and remained there for the … Read more