Dr Michael Head
Total 5 Posts
Israel was a leader in the COVID vaccination race – so why are cases spiralling there?
5 min read
A stall in vaccine coverage and increased mixing have combined to drive new outbreaks.
Which countries will be the next to see a big spike in COVID cases?
6 min read
Low levels of immunity and high levels of mixing are a perfect setting for the next big outbreak.
COVID-19 in India: An unfolding humanitarian crisis.
6 min read
Stories of reaching herd immunity were certainly premature. We may easily have “the next India” just around the corner. How much excess death must we see before global cooperations overcome the “me first” approaches from the wealthier countries?
Oxford COVID vaccine authorised in the UK – Why this is a key moment.
5 min read
More than 2.5 billion doses have been ordered worldwide of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, providing a ray of hope in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
In a pandemic winter, Christmas is simply not that important.
5 min read
Vaccines are on their way, but the pandemic is still a long way from being over. Other faiths have managed to give up their celebrations and pilgrimages. Surely we can put up with a low-key Christmas?