eugyppius: a plague chronicle

eugyppius: a plague chronicle critically explores failures in global and German responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine efficacy and safety, political and media dynamics, public policy, and cultural shifts. It outlines the deep skepticism of government actions, pharmaceutical motives, and prevailing narratives about health and freedom.

COVID-19 Pandemic Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Government and Politics Media and Public Perception Public Policy and Civil Liberties Health and Science Skepticism Global and National Responses to Crises

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How bad are the Covid-inspired amendments to the International Health Regulations of the World Health Assembly?

74 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics United States European Union
  1. International Health Regulations were first adopted in 1969 and have been amended due to events like the SARS outbreak in 2005.
  2. Member states have proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  3. Notable sources behind the proposed amendments include developing countries seeking aid, the US, EU, and Indonesia advocating for specific measures like vaccine passports.

How German taxpayer-funded fact-checkers conducted covert surveillance of a private meeting for the purpose of smearing Alternative für Deutschland and justifying calls to ban the party

88 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Media Manipulation Investigative Journalism
  1. German taxpayer-funded fact-checkers conducted covert surveillance of a private meeting to smear Alternative für Deutschland
  2. Alternative für Deutschland is polling high in Germany, causing concern for other political parties
  3. There are suspicions of an orchestrated attack on Germany's second most popular party, the AfD