It is with some relief to learn that Astra-Zeneca, the UK company working (along with Oxford University) on vaccines for Covid-19 has not agreed to have the treatment 'fast tracked' for early release in the USA (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/astrazeneca-rejects-trump-shortcut-for-coronavirus-vaccine-9lt9nxf7r). Of course, everyone wants to see a safe and effective vaccine in place as soon as possible. If the injections, turned out to be insufficiently protective and/or caused side effects, this would put any subsequent vaccination programme in a very difficult position. I think that it is wholly inappropriate for politicians to suggest things that cut across the normal, established safety checks to attempt to gain 'brownie points'. We need a cautious approach rather than gambling.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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