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Local News · BarnetBarnet sees 27% COVID PCR positivity as London rates climb
UK Health Security Agency figures released in October indicate a 27 per cent positivity rate for PCR tests in Barnet, higher than the London average. Islington Council says limited testing makes the rate unreliable, and the agency stresses the rise is part of a nationwide trend.
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WorldIslington Covid Positivity Rate Falls After Initial Spike
Data initially suggested a high Covid-19 positivity rate in Islington, but the council states low testing numbers skewed the figures. Positivity rates have since fallen, with confirmed cases remaining similar to last year.
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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment at Covid Hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination during a US Senate hearing on Covid-19 origins. He stated he feared Republicans would use his testimony to pursue perjury charges, particularly citing Senator Rand Paul's actions.
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