Boris Johnson puts UK into coronavirus lockdown for at least three weeks, with shops shut and residents told to stay home
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson puts UK into coronavirus lockdown for at least three weeks, with shops shut and residents told to stay home

ABC  

The UK will go into lockdown for at least three weeks after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tough new measures to try to curb the spread of coronavirus. Key points: Deaths from the virus in the UK jumped by 54 to 335 on Monday Mr Johnson says he is giving British people "a very simple instruction — you must stay at home" Britons travelling overseas are urged to return to the UK while they still can From Monday night local time, Britons will only be allowed to leave their homes once a day for exercise, to shop for essential items like food, for any medical needs or to help a vulnerable person. "From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction — you must stay at home," Mr Johnson said, speaking to the UK in a pre-recorded statement. Mr Johnson said libraries, gyms, places of worship, playgrounds and "all shops selling non-essential goods including clothing and electronics stores" would be closed immediately to "ensure compliance" with the new directives.

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Boris Johnson: I am no longer sure ‘medieval’ lockdowns beat Covid
3 months, 1 week ago

Boris Johnson: I am no longer sure ‘medieval’ lockdowns beat Covid

The Telegraph  

Mr Johnson writes in the memoir, serialised in the Mail on Sunday, that he initially believed lockdowns were having a suppressing effect on the virus. “There were always two waves, whether you were in China, where lockdowns were ruthlessly enforced, or in Sweden, where they took a more voluntary approach.” He then added: “I am not saying that lockdowns achieved …

Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?
11 months, 1 week ago

Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?

The Independent  

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Covid cases jump by 800,000 in a week
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid cases jump by 800,000 in a week

The Telegraph  

Covid-19 infections in the UK have jumped by nearly 800,000 in a week, with some parts of the country nearing the record levels seen during the spring. This is the highest estimate for total infections since mid-April, but is still below the record of 4.9 million seen at the peak of the omicron BA.2 wave at the end of March. …

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out future lockdown if more deadly Covid variant emerges
2 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out future lockdown if more deadly Covid variant emerges

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has said he “can’t rule out” a future lockdown …

UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected
2 years, 9 months ago

UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected

The Independent  

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Scientists fear U.K. is easing coronavirus testing and monitoring too soon
2 years, 9 months ago

Scientists fear U.K. is easing coronavirus testing and monitoring too soon

LA Times  

A lab assistant points at charts of a sequenced coronavirus sample at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in England. Britain is now ending some testing and monitoring programs, a move some scientists fear will complicate efforts to track the virus and detect worrisome new variants. After dropping nearly all coronavirus restrictions last month, Britain is now ending some of its most …

Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It comes as Transport for London dropped a mandatory face mask rule for buses …

Living with Covid: What did Boris Johnson announce?
2 years, 10 months ago

Living with Covid: What did Boris Johnson announce?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Boris Johnson unveiled his “Living with Covid” strategy during a …

'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK
2 years, 10 months ago

'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said he would end all coronavirus restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for people with Covid-19 and free testing, drawing scepticism from some scientists and political opponents. Johnson said that the legal requirement to self-isolate for people who test positive for Covid would be removed on Feb. 24 while free universal testing would …

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
2 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged Monday the potential for new and more deadly variants of the virus. “But it is the day when all the efforts of the last two years finally enabled us to protect …

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
2 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on Monday to outline the government’s new long-term COVID-19 plan. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged Monday the potential for new and more deadly variants …

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months ago

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate

India Today  

People with Covid-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the UK government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with Covid” that is also likely to see testing for coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, away from banning …

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months ago

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate

Associated Press  

LONDON — People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, …

England 'to become first in WORLD' to be fully free of Covid rules
2 years, 10 months ago

England 'to become first in WORLD' to be fully free of Covid rules

Daily Mail  

What are the current Covid rules in England? The current self-isolation rules expire on March 24, but the Tory leader told MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions that ‘provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions — including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you …

UKHSA plays down reports daily Covid death updates will be axed under plans to ‘live with virus’
2 years, 11 months ago

UKHSA plays down reports daily Covid death updates will be axed under plans to ‘live with virus’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an ideal situation he will bring an end to them sooner if the …

Daily Covid cases fall just 1.6% in a week as Omicron curve begins to level off
2 years, 11 months ago

Daily Covid cases fall just 1.6% in a week as Omicron curve begins to level off

Daily Mail  

Britain's daily Covid cases fell by a single percent in a week today in an early hint that the recent dramatic plunge in Omicron might be starting to level off. Despite today's slowing, official data shows Covid outbreaks fell in all of England's 150 local authorities last week. ‹ Slide me › Covid outbreaks fell in all of England's 150 …

UK PM Announces to Lift Most Covid Curbs, Says 'No Longer Have to Wear Masks in Closed Spaces'
2 years, 11 months ago

UK PM Announces to Lift Most Covid Curbs, Says 'No Longer Have to Wear Masks in Closed Spaces'

News 18  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said most restrictions deployed to fight the latest wave of the Covid pandemic in England would be lifted from next week. People will no longer have to wear masks in closed spaces, work from home and prove vaccination to enter public spaces such as nightclubs, Johnson told parliament. Johnson told MPs: “While there …

As we attempt to live with Covid, a class of vulnerable people is emerging: the new excluded
2 years, 11 months ago

As we attempt to live with Covid, a class of vulnerable people is emerging: the new excluded

The Independent  

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Covid isolation cut to five days in England over shortages
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid isolation cut to five days in England over shortages

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson’s government cut the Covid-19 self-isolation period in England to five days from seven as the surge in omicron infections sparked staff shortages at hospitals, schools and businesses. A healthcare worker wearing a PPE Kit walks inside a temporarily converted isolation ward for Covid-19 patients The reduction will take effect from Jan. 17, UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid told …

Death toll due to Covid-19 since start of pandemic crosses 150,000 in UK
3 years ago

Death toll due to Covid-19 since start of pandemic crosses 150,000 in UK

India TV News  

Highlights UK crossed a huge number of 150,000 deaths due to Covid since the pandemic began. Amid rising Covid cases in the UK raising an alarm, the country crossed a huge number of 150,000 deaths due to the infection since the start of the pandemic. Johnson said the coronavirus pandemic has "taken a terrible toll on our country" as he …

UK's Covid cases hit pandemic high with nearly 130,000 in single day
3 years ago

UK's Covid cases hit pandemic high with nearly 130,000 in single day

Daily Mail  

Britain's Covid cases reached another pandemic high today even without data from either Scotland or Northern Ireland amid calls for New Year's Eve revellers in England to party sensibly. UK Health Security Agency data showed 129,471 people tested positive in England over the last 24 hours, up 43 per cent on last week's figure of 90,629 — which included case …

UK PM Boris Johnson rules out tougher lockdown, daily Covid cases fall slightly
3 years ago

UK PM Boris Johnson rules out tougher lockdown, daily Covid cases fall slightly

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday ruled out imposing additional lockdown measures in England before Christmas but said the Omicron variant related data will be kept under review to see if stricter measures are needed next week. The announcement came as the UK recorded 90,629 new Covid cases, slightly down on the all-time high on Monday of 91,743, largely …

UK PM Boris Johnson rules out tougher lockdown before Christmas, daily Covid-19 cases fall slightly
3 years ago

UK PM Boris Johnson rules out tougher lockdown before Christmas, daily Covid-19 cases fall slightly

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday ruled out imposing additional lockdown measures in England before Christmas but said the Omicron variant related data will be kept under review to see if stricter measures are needed next week. In a video clip released by Downing Street, Johnson said: "In view of the continuing uncertainty about several things — the severity …

Boris is 'OVERRULED' by Cabinet over Covid curbs
3 years ago

Boris is 'OVERRULED' by Cabinet over Covid curbs

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak unveiled a £1billion bailout for stricken businesses today as Boris Johnson sits on the fence over Covid curbs amid infighting among ministers and top scientists. On another intense day of coronavirus drama: Thousands more people could be released from isolation in time for Christmas as ministers prepare to cut the period from 10 days to seven days; Sir …

UK’s Johnson defies pressure to impose COVID curbs over Christmas
3 years ago

UK’s Johnson defies pressure to impose COVID curbs over Christmas

Al Jazeera  

PM Boris Johnson says ministers decided not to limit social interactions over the imminent festive period, but will keep situation under review. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defied pressure to tighten coronavirus rules over Christmas to curb surging Omicron cases, but pledged to keep the situation “under constant review”. However, after a Cabinet meeting, Johnson said ministers had decided …

At 93,045, UK's daily Covid cases hit record high for third consecutive day
3 years ago

At 93,045, UK's daily Covid cases hit record high for third consecutive day

India Today  

The British government on Friday reported 93,045 new coronavirus cases, a third consecutive record daily tally, as the Omicron variant fuels a surge in infections across the country. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Omicron is now the country's dominant coronavirus strain, adding "the tsunami I warned about a week ago is now starting to hit us". And Welsh leader …

British PM Johnson Faces Revolt in Parliament Over Covid Measures
3 years ago

British PM Johnson Faces Revolt in Parliament Over Covid Measures

News 18  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a large rebellion among his Conservative lawmakers on Tuesday in a parliamentary vote over new restrictions to try to curb the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant. ‘HUGE SPIKE’ Before the series of votes on the measures, due to start at around 1830 GMT, Johnson warned his cabinet of top ministers that there …

No plans for new COVID-19 restrictions in U.K. despite increase in new cases, says PM Johnson
3 years ago

No plans for new COVID-19 restrictions in U.K. despite increase in new cases, says PM Johnson

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not planning further restrictions in England to contain the significant growth of the Omicron coronavirus variant, his spokesman said on Friday, as Scotland warned the variant could become dominant within days. “There is significant growth of Omicron here in this country and we are seeing early signs of vaccine escape,” the spokesman said, adding …

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces accusations of illicit parties during lockdown
3 years, 1 month ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces accusations of illicit parties during lockdown

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's staff appeared to joke about holding a Christmas party last year while much of the country faced tough COVID-19 restrictions, in a leaked video released by broadcaster ITV. Key points: The British Prime Minister's office faces allegations it held gatherings despite a lockdown in late 2020 The opposition says it is an insult to Britons …

No need to cancel Christmas plans, says Boris Johnson
3 years, 1 month ago

No need to cancel Christmas plans, says Boris Johnson

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked whether he will be holding a Christmas party himself, Mr Johnson said events …

As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal
3 years, 1 month ago

As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal

Associated Press  

LONDON — The bars are shut in Vienna, and the Christmas market is empty in Munich, as several European nations tighten up or even lock down to combat a spike in coronavirus infections. But while Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that a “blizzard from the east” could still ruin Britain’s Christmas, many scientists say the wind is now blowing …

India Sees 11,850 New Covid Cases; Netherlands Imposes Lockdown as Virus Reaches New High
3 years, 1 month ago

India Sees 11,850 New Covid Cases; Netherlands Imposes Lockdown as Virus Reaches New High

News 18  

European governments are eyeing unpopular Covid curbs, with the Netherlands opting for Western Europe’s first partial lockdown of the winter as EU experts said 10 countries in the bloc were causing “very high concern”. Dutch premier Mark Rutte announced at least three weeks of lockdown measures targeting restaurants, shops and sporting events to curb a record spike in coronavirus infections. …

British PM Boris Johnson rules out another lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections
3 years, 2 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson rules out another lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted on Friday that the country’s rising Covid-19 infections daily figure, which crossed 50,000 this week, is “fully in line” with predictions and ruled out the need for another national lockdown. The National Health Service said Covid booster jabs have now been delivered or booked in at almost nine in 10 care homes as the …

UK Encourages Booster Jabs, Resists New Virus Restrictions Even As Covid Cases Rise
3 years, 2 months ago

UK Encourages Booster Jabs, Resists New Virus Restrictions Even As Covid Cases Rise

News 18  

Under pressure from rising infections and alarmed health experts, the British government on Wednesday urged millions of people to get booster vaccine shots but resisted calls to reimpose coronavirus restrictions such as mandatory mask-wearing. British Prime Minister Boris Johnsons Conservative government lifted domestic coronavirus restrictions in July, including mandatory face coverings and social distancing. A plan to require proof of …

United Kingdom counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep coronavirus at bay
3 years, 3 months ago

United Kingdom counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep coronavirus at bay

India TV News  

Britons are encouraged these days- though in most cases not required- to wear face coverings in crowded indoor spaces. For critics, that image encapsulates the flaw in the government’s strategy, which has abandoned most pandemic restrictions and is banking on voluntary restraint and a high vaccination rate to curb the spread of the coronavirus. “The story of this government in …

Government to cut coronavirus lifeline for businesses on October 1
3 years, 4 months ago

Government to cut coronavirus lifeline for businesses on October 1

Dutch News  

The government has confirmed that financial support for businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions will end on October 1. ‘It’s unacceptable and inexplicable that the restrictions are continuing but the support is stopping,’ said chairman Robèr Willemsen. ‘Companies have no reserves and a mountain of debt.’ Travel trade body ANVR said its 800 members were still severely limited by testing regimes …

Government to cut coronavirus lifeline for businesses on October 1
3 years, 4 months ago

Government to cut coronavirus lifeline for businesses on October 1

Dutch News  

The government has confirmed that financial support for businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions will end on October 1. ‘It’s unacceptable and inexplicable that the restrictions are continuing but the support is stopping,’ said chairman Robèr Willemsen. ‘Companies have no reserves and a mountain of debt.’ Travel trade body ANVR said its 800 members were still severely limited by testing regimes …

Coronarvirus cases increase for second day in a row
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronarvirus cases increase for second day in a row

Daily Mail  

Coronavirus cases have increased for the second day in a row with Department of Health bosses today reporting a further 28,612 infections, a 9.6 per cent on last Saturday's figure of 26,144. Office for National Statistics data released today shows the number of people infected with the virus fell from 856,200 to 722,300 in the week ending July 31 SAGE …

Self-isolating Boris Johnson urges caution as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions end in England
3 years, 5 months ago

Self-isolating Boris Johnson urges caution as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions end in England

Firstpost  

COVID restrictions have now been replaced with guidance emphasising personal judgement and responsibility on face masks in indoor settings and caution in large gatherings London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday urged caution as the legal lockdown restrictions come to an end in England on so-called “Freedom Day”, even as he remains in self-isolation after coming in contact with UK …

In U-turn, U.K.’s Johnson to quarantine after COVID-19 contact
3 years, 5 months ago

In U-turn, U.K.’s Johnson to quarantine after COVID-19 contact

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will spend 10 days self-isolating after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, his office said Sunday — reversing an earlier announcement that he would not have to quarantine after facing an uproar. Johnson’s 10 Downing St. office said the prime minister and Treasury chief Rishi Sunak were both alerted overnight by England’s test-and-trace phone app. …

Johnson: England to lift last virus restrictions on July 19
3 years, 5 months ago

Johnson: England to lift last virus restrictions on July 19

Associated Press  

LONDON — All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday. He said it was “the right moment to proceed” as schools close for summer vacation but urged people to “proceed with caution.” Johnson said although risks of the pandemic remain, legal restrictions …

Hospital waiting lists could top 13 million in months, warns Sajid Javid
3 years, 5 months ago

Hospital waiting lists could top 13 million in months, warns Sajid Javid

The Telegraph  

The number of patients on hospital waiting lists could soar to 13 million over the coming months as a result of Covid-19 and successive lockdowns, the Health Secretary has warned. In his first interview since being appointed to the role, Sajid Javid told The Telegraph that “shocking” internal modelling showed that the current record number of 5.3 million patients waiting …

UK's daily COVID cases pass 32,000 for first time since January
3 years, 6 months ago

UK's daily COVID cases pass 32,000 for first time since January

India TV News  

Britain has reported another 32,548 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, the highest daily increase since January, according to official figures released on Wednesday. More than 45.5 million people in Britain have received the first jab of Covid-19 vaccine and over 34 million people have received two doses, the official figures showed. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday …

Asked to Learn to Live with the Virus, Britain Nervously Steps out of Lockdown
3 years, 6 months ago

Asked to Learn to Live with the Virus, Britain Nervously Steps out of Lockdown

News 18  

Britain is now split between excitement and apprehension over the government move to lift the lockdown altogether later this month. People are being advised to make their own decisions on wearing masks, or social distancing, though Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will wear a mask at public places “as a courtesy”. Johnson says cases are set to rise to …

Analysis: Has the government done all it can to help us ‘live with the virus’?
3 years, 6 months ago

Analysis: Has the government done all it can to help us ‘live with the virus’?

The Independent  

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Johnson says restrictions to ease, UK must live with virus
3 years, 6 months ago

Johnson says restrictions to ease, UK must live with virus

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain plans to scrap laws requiring face masks and social distancing later this month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday, even as he acknowledged that lifting the restrictions will drive surging coronavirus cases higher. Johnson said Britain would have to “learn to live with this virus” — a major shift in tone from a leader who has previously …

UK’s Johnson to map out post-lockdown life in coming days
3 years, 6 months ago

UK’s Johnson to map out post-lockdown life in coming days

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said unspecified “extra precautions” to contain the spread of the pandemic will be needed in coming weeks, even as he voiced confidence Thursday that the remaining restrictions on social contact in England can be lifted as planned on July 19. Infections in the U.K. have risen sharply in recent weeks, with government figures …

Boris Johnson warns UK may still keep some covid rules
3 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson warns UK may still keep some covid rules

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said some “extra precautions” could still be required even after the July 19 date he has said will mark the end of the country’s Covid restrictions. “We’ll be wanting to go back to a world that is as close to the status quo ante-Covid, as possible,” Johnson said on a visit to a factory in …

UK reopening: Covid data looking good for lifting curbs, says Johnson
3 years, 6 months ago

UK reopening: Covid data looking good for lifting curbs, says Johnson

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said England is on course to be able to lift coronavirus restrictions as planned on July 19, despite the spread of the delta variant. Officials will be studying pandemic data and vaccination rates in the UK and overseas as they weigh up lifting restrictions in the days and weeks ahead, he said. Speaking to a television …

Over 10,000 Covid cases reported in UK for first time since February
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 10,000 Covid cases reported in UK for first time since February

India Today  

The UK's latest surge in coronavirus infections gathered pace on Thursday with new confirmed cases rising above 10,000 for the first time in nearly four months as a result of the spread of the more contagious delta variant. The government's chief medical adviser, Professor Chris Whitty, said the height of the current surge is “still uncertain” but that it “will …

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