Category: lockdown

[Exclusive Documentary] DeSantis: Florida vs. Lockdowns

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns that followed have ravaged much of what Americans hold dear. And virtually every aspect of life has been at the mercy of our government leaders, as they navigated uncharted territory. A governor’s single decision could mean the death of a loved one, the decimation of…


Victoria’s 7-day Lockdown Could Cause $1 Billion Economic Loss

Victoria has recorded four more COVID-19 cases on the first day of its seven-day lockdown, bringing the total case of the Whittlesea cluster to 30. This is the fourth lockdown of the state in 15 months. It is also longer and more widespread than the one in mid-February, which lasted for five days. The Victorian…


[Exclusive Documentary] DeSantis: Florida vs. Lockdowns (Premiering on 5/29 at 8 pm ET)

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns that followed have ravaged much of what Americans hold dear. And virtually every aspect of life has been at the mercy of our government leaders, as they navigated uncharted territory. A governor’s single decision could mean the death of a loved one, the decimation of…


Victoria: 7 Day Lockdown Starts Midnight Tonight

The Victorian government has imposed a seven-day state-wide lockdown starting at midnight Thursday after 26 new CCP virus cases emerged from a cluster which is believed to be the Indian variant and linked to South Australian quarantine. The restrictions mean people can leave their homes for only five reasons: shopping for food, attending authorised work…


Why the Pandemic Played Out Differently Across the Developed World

Commentary Perhaps the most noteworthy feature of the pandemic is that there was no uniform pattern of impact across advanced countries. The pandemic unfolded differently in each developed country, and governments that spent more did not as a rule more successfully contain the virus or better maintain their economies. From the first reports of a…


Mother Warns of Lockdown Impact After Losing Son to Overdose

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla.—Despite her bright smile, a deep pain smoldered behind Michele Holbrook’s eyes. She had experienced one of the most agonizing experiences a mother can have—the loss of her son.  Chandler Cook, a towering young man at 6 feet 5 inches, died in April last year by an accidental overdose at the age of…


Young London Boxers Throw Punches to Relieve Lockdown Stress

While many young people have experienced stress during the pandemic, some have turned to boxing to give them the mental strength to get through difficult times. For thousands of years, boxing has taught discipline and inner strength, a tradition that continues today. Young people in London say that it gives them the self-control they need…


Dr. Scott Atlas: Lockdowns Not Only a ‘Heinous Abuse’ of Power, They Also Failed to Protect the Elderly

“Stay-at-home.” “Distance learning.” “Essential travel only.” In the fight against COVID-19, widespread restrictions on human activity became a norm in 2020. But now it’s clear from the data that lockdowns not only had devastating effects on much of society, but they also failed to protect the most vulnerable, says former White House COVID advisor Dr….


Scott Atlas: Lockdowns Not Only a ‘Heinous Abuse’ of Power, They Also Failed to Protect the Elderly

The lockdowns implemented to curb the transmission of COVID-19 in the United States and across the globe have not only been a “heinous abuse of power,” but they have also failed to protect the elderly and vulnerable, according to former White House COVID-19 adviser Dr. Scott Atlas. In an interview for Epoch TV’s “American Thought Leaders,” Atlas, a…


Scott Atlas: Lockdowns Not Only ‘Heinous Abuse’ of Power, They Also Failed to Protect the Elderly [Premiering 05/20 at 7pm ET]

“Stay-at-home.” “Distance learning.” “Essential travel only.” In the fight against COVID-19, widespread restrictions on human activity became a norm in 2020. But now it’s clear from the data that lockdowns not only had devastating effects on much of society, but they also failed to protect the most vulnerable, says former White House COVID advisor Dr….