Jab for care homes now
Care homes have already been failed once since the virus hit these shores.
Now the Government stands accused of letting them down again.
When the outbreak began, thousands of patients were released into homes from hospital without being tested first, turning places of sanctuary into death traps.
The virus killed an estimated 20,000 care home residents between March and June.
We would have hoped lessons would have been learned and every effort now made to protect residents and those who care for them.
Yet care home bosses say they are struggling to get the vaccine – despite being overwhelmed by the second wave of Covid-19.
This is partly to do with limited supplies and delivery logistics, needing to keep it at -70C.
But it is also a result of the Government failing, again, to making care homes a priority.
When lives can be saved and loved ones protected, they should be. Now.
Mines menace
Few weapons are more abhorrent than landmines.
Long after conflicts end they remain an evil presence, maiming or killing the innocent.
Our reports from Syria this week have shown the extraordinary bravery of those risking their lives to clear these heinous devices.
It is painstaking work that can take decades to complete.
It took 40 years to clear the last landmine from the Falkland Islands.
It is a task that not only saves lives, but also offers a future – letting kids play safely and farmers return to their fields.
If we want to stop this menace, more countries must sign up to the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty.
Shamefully, the United States, Russia, China and Saudi Arabia have all rejected it.
By refusing to comply they are complicit in thousands of innocent deaths.
Chai IQ
Research suggests drinking cups of tea could boost your brain power.
Apparently it’s good for the Earl Grey matter.
