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Peter Andrews is an Irish science journalist and writer based in London. He has a background in the life sciences, and graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in genetics

Slowly we are learning more about the level of risk Covid vaccines present Opinion
A US-based study has found a raised risk of myocarditis in the first week after vaccination against Covid-19. Rates of myocarditis have risen the most in teenage boys and young men, usually after the second vaccination dose. The study, conducted by...
Jan 27, 2022 12:09
Why are pandemic babies developmentally stunted? Opinion
The first major study of babies born during the Covid-19 pandemic has found that they are behind in their normal development.
Jan 20, 2022 08:07
Don’t want a vaccine? Tough luck, says the European Court of Human Rights Opinion
For the first time ever, the ECHR has weighed in on the issue of compulsory vaccinations. And the ruling has major implications for those hoping to avoid their Covid jab.
Apr 9, 2021 07:30
Suffered from anxiety or depression during lockdowns? Actually, you can blame Covid for that too! Opinion
A new study in Lancet Psychiatry claims that people who have recovered from Covid-19 have higher rates of mental disorders like anxiety and depression. But the data seems carefully curated to fit the ‘Long Covid’ narrative.
Apr 7, 2021 20:51
Halfway through this winter of Covid, overall mortality is around normal for this time of year. Something doesn’t add up Opinion
Although the numbers of deaths attributed to the virus in the UK are higher than they’ve ever been, in total, not many more people are dying than in any other cold season. Is the mainstream media finally waking up to this?
Jan 21, 2021 10:14
5G may not be completely safe, according to a new paper, so why in this health-conscious era are all concerns around it dismissed? Opinion
An eminent academic has written an essay urging governments to stop rolling out 5G networks based on the ‘precautionary principle.’ Given that the West stopped the world over Covid19, why is any hesitance around 5G dismissed?
Jan 19, 2021 06:59
As Lockdown 3.0 descends on Britain, the time for reason and argument is over. Only dissent will save us now Opinion
The restrictions placed on us by authoritarian governments aren't driven by logic, but the emotion of phrases like ‘Don’t kill Granny.’ I prefer Albert Einstein's words: ‘A foolish faith in authority is the worst enemy of truth.’
Jan 6, 2021 12:48
There are thousands of Covid strains, so this new scare is NOT a big deal, but politicians just love their new authoritarianism Opinion
The UK’s virus mutation is nothing but recycled alarmism, with no substance to justify the cancellation of Christmas and plunging us all into yet more misery. It’s unscientific, unjustifiable and unforgivable.
Dec 21, 2020 19:57
Flawed paper behind Covid-19 testing faces being retracted, after scientists expose its ten fatal problems Opinion
A publisher admitted it is urgently re-investigating research, following revelations that the PCR test it extols is defective, giving too many false-positives. The news comes as a new group plans a legal challenge over the checks.
Dec 9, 2020 18:41
Will Robert Peston/MSM question UK government rules more after finding lockdown 2 was based on dodgy data? I wouldn't bet on it Opinion
ITV political editor Robert Peston has revealed how the UK may have been subjected to a second lockdown under false pretences with the original data used to justify it now changed, much to his — but no one else’s — surprise
Dec 8, 2020 21:02

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