Alert Level 5: British PM declares nationwide lockdown, schools to remain shut
4 years ago

Alert Level 5: British PM declares nationwide lockdown, schools to remain shut

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday declared another nationwide lockdown to curb further spread of the novel coronavirus. "Today, the United Kingdom's chief medical officers have advised that the country should move to Alert Level 5 meaning that if action is not taken, NHS capacity may be overwhelmed within 21 days," Johnson said in his address to the nation. https://t.co/ZL6PeAGWPl — Boris Johnson January 4, 2021 In addition, primary and secondary schools and colleges will also remain closed for physical classes with children of frontline workers being the only exception. A new mutant strain of the novel coronavirus discovered in the UK had set alarm bells ringing across the globe with countries banning travel to and from Britain.

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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 …

Won't deviate from lockdown plans: UK PM Boris Johnson on B1.617.2 variant of Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Won't deviate from lockdown plans: UK PM Boris Johnson on B1.617.2 variant of Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that experts continue to monitor the data on the B1.617.2 variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, but there is nothing conclusive yet that indicates that it would force Britain to deviate from its roadmap to lift lockdown restrictions fully next month. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson crosses his arms during a …

Boris Johnson says move to ease lockdown will be ‘irreversible’
3 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson says move to ease lockdown will be ‘irreversible’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. What we want to see is progress that is cautious but irreversible and I think …

Full list of all coronavirus lockdown restrictions as of Jan. 12
3 years, 11 months ago

Full list of all coronavirus lockdown restrictions as of Jan. 12

NL Times  

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced that the hard lockdown the Netherlands has been in since December 15, in an attempt to decrease the number of coronavirus infections, will be extended until February 9. Here follows a full list of restrictions in place until at least February 9: Retail, gyms and services All non-essential stores will remain closed. Essential …

UK Govt Rolls Out 'Act Like You've Got It' Drive Amid 'Alarming' Covid-19 Spike
4 years ago

UK Govt Rolls Out 'Act Like You've Got It' Drive Amid 'Alarming' Covid-19 Spike

News 18  

The UK government on Saturday began rolling out a series of stark UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson took to social media to urge people to strictly follow the stay-at-home lockdown as the disease continues to spread at an alarming rate. Our hospitals are under more pressure than at any other time since the start of the pandemic, and infection rates …

Coronavirus lockdown UK: Parents urged to report schools to Ofsted
4 years ago

Coronavirus lockdown UK: Parents urged to report schools to Ofsted

Daily Mail  

Schools were warned yesterday they risk facing inspections if their online lessons are not up to scratch. Furious Tories, parents and unions blast Gavin Williamson's 'vague statement' that TEACHERS will decide GCSE and A-Level grades without explaining HOW - with pupils having no mock exams and just one term of classes all year due to Covid lockdowns GCSE and A-level …

Coronavirus | U.K. PM Boris Johnson announces nationwide lockdown
4 years ago

Coronavirus | U.K. PM Boris Johnson announces nationwide lockdown

The Hindu  

Nearly 56 million people in England will return to a full coronavirus lockdown, possibly until mid-February, to try to cut spiralling infection rates, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. Mr. Johnson said that as of Monday, almost 27,000 people with Covid were in hospital — 40% more than at the peak of first wave of the outbreak on April …

Britain Returns To Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus Variant
4 years ago

Britain Returns To Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus Variant

NPR  

Britain Returns To Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus Variant Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images England will go under a new strict national lockdown through mid-February in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a Monday address. This move is the country's latest …

England enters third national lockdown, with 'hardest weeks' ahead
4 years ago

England enters third national lockdown, with 'hardest weeks' ahead

The Telegraph  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a strict lockdown until March with the promise that 13 million vaccinations will ensure it is “the last phase of the struggle” against Covid-19. He warned “the weeks ahead will be the hardest yet” as he ordered the closure of all schools from Tuesday and said GCSE and A-level exams will be cancelled for a …

Tougher lockdown restriction likely on the way, says UK PM Johnson
4 years ago

Tougher lockdown restriction likely on the way, says UK PM Johnson

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that tougher lockdown restrictions were probably on the way as COVID-19 cases keep rising, but that schools were safe and children should continue to attend. Much of England is already under the toughest level of restriction set out in a four-tier system of regional regulations designed to stop the spread of the …

London could be under lockdown for months, 'very difficult' to control new coronavirus strain: UK Health Secy
4 years ago

London could be under lockdown for months, 'very difficult' to control new coronavirus strain: UK Health Secy

India TV News  

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that London could be under a lockdown for months, as it will be "very difficult" to keep a highly infectious mutant strain of the novel coronavirus under control until vaccinations are rolled out. His remarks on Sunday came just hours after the new Tier Four restrictions came into force in the British capital …

Boris Johnson defends England's tier-based lockdown in letter to rebel Conservative Party colleagues
4 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson defends England's tier-based lockdown in letter to rebel Conservative Party colleagues

Firstpost  

Most of England’s population will fall under the two toughest tiers when the second national lockdown ends on 2 December. Around 32 million people, including in London, will fall into Tier 2 London: Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged his Conservative Party lawmakers to back the government’s tier-based COVID-19 lockdown in a Parliament vote in a letter stressing that there …

Boris Johnson imposes month-long lockdown in England as COVID cases hit 1 million
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson imposes month-long lockdown in England as COVID cases hit 1 million

ABC  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered England back into a national month-long lockdown as the United Kingdom passed 1 million COVID-19 cases and scientists warned the virus is spreading faster than their worst predictions. Key points: A "stay at home" order has been issued for all of England until at least December 2 A "stay at home" order has been …

England faces new lockdown as U.K. coronavirus case count passes 1 million
4 years, 2 months ago

England faces new lockdown as U.K. coronavirus case count passes 1 million

LA Times  

Performing arts and hospitality workers stand six feet apart in Parliament Square in London during a silent vigil to raise awareness of the pandemic’s impact on the arts on Saturday as new restrictions were announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new monthlong lockdown for England after being warned that without tough …

UK PM Boris Johnson pressured on fresh lockdown as Covid-19 at ‘critical stage’
4 years, 2 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson pressured on fresh lockdown as Covid-19 at ‘critical stage’

Live Mint  

The policy response to coronavirus in England isn’t succeeding in controlling the disease’s spread, scientists said Thursday, adding pressure on U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to introduce another national lockdown. “The second wave of the epidemic in England has now reached a critical stage.” The stark results of the Imperial study come as Johnson faces growing calls to impose even …

Coronavirus: When might the UK lockdown come to an end?
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: When might the UK lockdown come to an end?

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Chris Whitty ‘not confident’ that top tier lockdown restrictions will work
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Chris Whitty ‘not confident’ that top tier lockdown restrictions will work

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just hours after they were unveiled by Boris Johnson, Professor Chris Whitty said he was …

How did the UK end up back on the brink of a second national coronavirus lockdown?
4 years, 3 months ago

How did the UK end up back on the brink of a second national coronavirus lockdown?

ABC  

With ominous warnings that the UK could be facing 50,000 new coronavirus cases a day by mid-October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new restrictions to try to contain the spread of the disease. Key points: Face masks are now mandatory in England on public transport, in taxis, and while shopping Employees have been urged to work …

UK PM Johnson Ponders Second Coronavirus Lockdown as Outbreak Accelerates
4 years, 3 months ago

UK PM Johnson Ponders Second Coronavirus Lockdown as Outbreak Accelerates

News 18  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pondering a second national COVID-19 lockdown as the novel coronavirus outbreak accelerates. New COVID-19 cases are rising by at least 6,000 per day in Britain, according to week-old data, hospital admissions are doubling every eight days and the testing system is buckling. “We’re certainly at a very critical moment this morning,” Transport Secretary Grant …

Coronavirus updates Sep 21: Pune reports below 1,000 fresh Covid-19 cases 1st time in over two months
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus updates Sep 21: Pune reports below 1,000 fresh Covid-19 cases 1st time in over two months

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Monday pondering a second national lockdown as an accelerating coronavirus outbreak threatened to destroy any shoots of economic recovery and send millions back into isolation. The United Kingdom already has the biggest official Covid-19 death toll in Europe - and the fifth-largest in the world - while it is borrowing record amounts in …

Dr RENEE HOENDERKAMP argues more coronavirus shutdowns would turn dangerous situation into disaster
4 years, 3 months ago

Dr RENEE HOENDERKAMP argues more coronavirus shutdowns would turn dangerous situation into disaster

Daily Mail  

Of all the muddled, panicky, flip-flop responses by the Government to the Covid-19 pandemic, the introduction of a so-called ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown this week would be the worst yet. Six months ago, when the coronavirus took hold in Britain, the Prime Minister imposed a draconian lockdown that forced people to stay indoors What I did not foresee, back in March, …

New UK Lockdown Likely Sooner Rather Than Later, Former Health Advisor Says
4 years, 3 months ago

New UK Lockdown Likely Sooner Rather Than Later, Former Health Advisor Says

News 18  

Britain is likely to need to reintroduce some coronavirus lockdown measures sooner rather than later, a former senior government health advisor said on Saturday. “I think some additional measures are likely to be needed sooner rather than later,” Neil Ferguson, a professor of epidemiology at London’s Imperial College told the BBC. Ministers were on Friday reported to be considering a …

New UK lockdown likely sooner rather than later, ex-advisor warns
4 years, 3 months ago

New UK lockdown likely sooner rather than later, ex-advisor warns

India Today  

Britain is likely to need to reintroduce some national coronavirus lockdown measures sooner rather than later, a leading epidemiologist and former senior government health advisor said on Saturday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that he did not want another national lockdown but that new restrictions may be needed because the country was facing an “inevitable” second wave of …

UK to launch new Covid curbs, not ruling out national lockdown
4 years, 3 months ago

UK to launch new Covid curbs, not ruling out national lockdown

Hindustan Times  

Another national lockdown in the UK is not being ruled out on Friday, as the number of new cases shows an ‘acceleration’ in recent days. Facing intense pressure due to inability of many to get tests, health secretary Matt Hancock said in a BBC radio interview on Friday: “This is a big moment for the country. “And we are Asked …

Coronavirus: Pubs and shops must close before schools in any future lockdown, children’s commissioner warns PM
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus: Pubs and shops must close before schools in any future lockdown, children’s commissioner warns PM

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Publishing a briefing paper on putting children first in future lockdowns, she insisted that education …

Coronavirus | U.K. PM to set July 4 date to end COVID-19 lockdown with bars reopening
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | U.K. PM to set July 4 date to end COVID-19 lockdown with bars reopening

The Hindu  

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on June 23 set to announce July 4 as the date for a significant lifting of lockdown restrictions in the country, with cinemas, museums, bars, pubs and restaurants being allowed to open their doors to the public once again. Mr. Johnson is then due to set out some details in the House of Commons …

Coronavirus UK: Threat level is reduced from four to three
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus UK: Threat level is reduced from four to three

Daily Mail  

Gavin Williamson tonight suggested class 'bubbles' will be doubled to 30 children to get all schools fully up and running in September. In his most categorical statement yet, Boris Johnson said it was 'absolutely' his intention for all pupils to be back at school full-time by September After weeks in which the alert was maintained despite Boris Johnson starting to …

Coronavirus lockdown: What are the new rules coming into effect from today?
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: What are the new rules coming into effect from today?

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. Full list of reopened shops: Fashion shops Charity shops Betting shops Tailors, dress fitters …

It would be unforgivable for Boris Johnson to lift the lockdown too soon
4 years, 6 months ago

It would be unforgivable for Boris Johnson to lift the lockdown too soon

The Independent  

For all its grievous failings, not least on coronavirus testing and tracking, the government cannot be entirely blamed for the shortcomings revealed in the first figures published on the new testing regime. One week into the new system, it is not known yet how many of the contacts that have been identified will in reality stay at home in full …

Coronavirus: Full transcript of Boris Johnson’s speech on UK lockdown rules
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Full transcript of Boris Johnson’s speech on UK lockdown rules

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster 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. And last, we must make sure that any measures we …

Boris Johnson accused of spreading confusion as he sets out first steps out of coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson accused of spreading confusion as he sets out first steps out of coronavirus lockdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Labour leader Keir Starmer said the new stay alert guidance “just isn’t clear enough” …

UK PM Boris Johnson to set out Covid-19 warning system in public address
4 years, 7 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson to set out Covid-19 warning system in public address

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson will unveil a new virus alert system, similar to how the government currently communicates terror threat levels, in Sunday’s address to Britain that will set out some of the conditions for removing restrictions on the economy. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge workers and businesses to stay alert by following social distancing rules, potentially angering some backbenchers …

Boris Johnson Outlines Plan To Ease Coronavirus Restrictions In England
4 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson Outlines Plan To Ease Coronavirus Restrictions In England

NPR  

Boris Johnson Outlines Plan To Ease Coronavirus Restrictions In England Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Parsons/AP Andrew Parsons/AP Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined plans Sunday for a phased reopening of Britain's economy, citing decreasing coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths, and asked anyone who cannot perform their jobs from home, such as construction and factory workers, to return to work. Johnson …

This is how the UK will start to ease its coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

This is how the UK will start to ease its coronavirus lockdown

Wired  

Chris Gorman/Getty Images In Germany, car dealerships are reopening. As coronavirus cases start to fall, countries across Europe are beginning to ease coronavirus lockdowns and slowly reopen parts of their economies. Prime minister Boris Johnson says he will reveal details of an “exit plan” for the UK to start easing restrictions next week. In his public briefing on Thursday, Johnson …

April 27, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 8 months ago

April 27, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

An empty street is seen in Auckland, New Zealand, on March 26. Bradley White/Getty Images New Zealand will lift some of its strictest lockdown restrictions at midnight local time as the country moves from level 4 to a level 3 alert for two weeks. On Monday, New Zealand reported one new case, four “probable cases” and one new death. Ardern …

UK paid heavily for being late off the mark on coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

UK paid heavily for being late off the mark on coronavirus

Deccan Chronicle  

As the deaths from coronavirus reach 20,000 in the UK, it is a really sad moment for so many. While parts of India are now being opened up, very tentatively, in the UK there is still confusion and debate on how long the lockdown would last. One problem is that while people are still dying in large numbers — it …

Coronavirus: As lockdown ends today, some states have already extended
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: As lockdown ends today, some states have already extended

Op India  

The three-week nationwide lockdown comes to an end today and Prime Minister Modi is to address the nation at 10 AM where he is expected to chalk out the further course of action on possible extension of lockdown as well as exit strategy in places where the spread of Chinese coronavirus is contained substantially. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee …

Coronavirus: Government admits it does not know when epidemic peak will hit UK
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Government admits it does not know when epidemic peak will hit UK

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But, asked for the government’s latest forecast, the Downing Street spokesman said: “It is too …

Coronavirus: Fears that Boris Johnson will escape scrutiny as parliament is shut down for four weeks
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Fears that Boris Johnson will escape scrutiny as parliament is shut down for four weeks

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Commons leader said the government would aim to be back in four weeks – …

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson imposes nationwide lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson imposes nationwide lockdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ed Davey, the acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, said: “Many people will be anxious …

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 …

UK coronavirus lockdown: Boris Johnson issues stay-at-home order
4 years, 9 months ago

UK coronavirus lockdown: Boris Johnson issues stay-at-home order

CNN  

London CNN — The UK is banning people from leaving their homes apart from for a few “very limited” reasons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday, as he imposed the most stringent restrictions seen in Britain since the end of World War II. Police will break up public gatherings and fine people flouting rules, Johnson said in a remarkable …

Coronavirus lockdowns: 24 hours of confusion around the world
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus lockdowns: 24 hours of confusion around the world

CNN  

CNN — Tens of millions of people around the world have suddenly found themselves under various forms of lockdown as governments scrambled to impose new coronavirus-related restrictions over the past 24 hours. But Johnson said his government would not close schools, and would not enforce the new guidelines with fines or legal threats because, he said, the UK is “a …

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