Monday 29 March 2021
by Wulf
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Viruses are a diverse bunch. Most have no interest in humans; we don’t off a habitat in which they can replicate themselves. Even with the subset that do pay attention to Homo sapiens, not all do us harm. Indeed some … Continue reading
Friday 26 March 2021
by Wulf
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When I went down to Southfield Road in Loughborough today for my COVID-19 vaccine, the place was like a bee hive, humming with activity. Outside was a short queue but it moved swiftly, as one marshal distributed squirts of hand … Continue reading
Friday 19 March 2021
by Wulf
Comments Off on Almost a Shot in the Arm
Jane got her first vaccine today; I’ll need to wait a bit longer. Since we were offered a range of places quite a distance away, we picked on the far side of Derby. All within the rules but an opportunity … Continue reading
Monday 15 March 2021
by Wulf
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In a plague year, such as the one the globe is still enduring, responsible protest is more difficult. There are matters which people legitimately want to raise by standing together. In the UK, the particular case in point is the … Continue reading
Thursday 25 February 2021
by Wulf
Comments Off on Rule of Six
England has a roadmap out of lockdown – no more tiers (yet) but the ‘rule of six’ returns: no more than six people able to congregate outside from 29 March. People find this a bit confusing and I’m sure they … Continue reading
Monday 22 February 2021
by Wulf
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At time of writing, a state of national lockdown persists in England but a statement is expected in the House of Commons within the hour, with the Prime Minister setting out a plan for returning to normality. News sites, which … Continue reading
Saturday 30 January 2021
by Wulf
Comments Off on A New Steam Age?
I saw a social media post today passing on the idea that inhaling steam could protect against COVID-19. By steam, I think it is safe to assume that it means the warm mist that comes from a hot liquid that … Continue reading