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"The question for Thursday therefore is no longer about whether the lockdown should be extended, but about what the government's position is on how and when it can be eased in due course and on what criteria that decision will be taken," said Starmer in the letter. LOCKDOWN COST BUILDS...
He also laid five conditions needed before changing the lockdown restrictions. Firstly there must be enough space in hospitals; secondly, there is a sustained and consistent fall in daily death rate; thirdly, there is reliable data showing that rate of infection decreasing to manageable levels; fo...
Speaking at the U.K.'s daily press conference on the latest coronavirus news, the U.K.'s deputy chief medical officer said a lockdown could last, in some form, for months. "Over time, probably over the next six months, we will have a three week review," Jenny Harries said, "We ...
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If you work in what the government hasdeemed a "critical sector", or your child has been identified as vulnerable, you can still take your children to school. Social distancing puts UK to the test What about seeing friends and family?
All four UK nations are continuing to loosen their lockdown measures to allow people more freedom. However, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland differ from each other as they make their own decisions on what can be eased in relation to thecoronavirusoutbreak. ...
LONDON, April 16 (Xinhua) -- The British government announced on Thursday that the current restrictive measures that aim to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus will remain in place for "at least three weeks". Asserting that relaxing lockdown measures would lead to a resurgence of the ...
Speaking at the UK daily news briefing, Environment Secretary George Eustice said there are "encouraging signs of progress" in the battle against the novel coronavirus. But before it's safe to adjust any lockdown rules, the government's five tests must be met, he added, confirming they inclu...
The minister, who took on the role nearly two weeks ago after the resignation of Matt Hancock, also said England will be entering "uncharted territory" as lockdown rules are removed because the predicted numbers become "less reliable".