Second lockdown: When will it start and when does it end?
4 years, 2 months ago

Second lockdown: When will it start and when does it end?

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. An exhausted-looking Mr Johnson said the restrictions would end on 2 December, but was unable to say what would happen next, other than to “hope” there would be no need to extend them. The dramatic U-turn left him scrambling to explain why he had not accepted a “circuit break” earlier, when the Sage advisory group recommended it – which would have been for a shorter period. Recommended Everything you need to know about the second lockdown He insisted the new lockdown would be “far less primitive and less restrictive”, but admitted: “I’m afraid, from Thursday, the basic message is the same: Stay at home, protect the NHS, and save lives.” Keir Starmer – who called for the circuit break 18 days ago – said: “The government completely rejected that, only to now announce the same thing. But Mr Johnson told a press conference: “The virus is spreading even faster than the reasonable worst-case scenario of our scientific advisers, whose models now suggest that unless we act, we could see deaths in this country running at several thousand a day, a peak of mortality, alas, bigger than the one we saw in April.” However, he continued to defend following the three-tiered regional approach of much looser restrictions, even amid the evidence it had failed.

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Significant relaxation of hard lockdown unlikely next week: Outbreak team member
3 years ago

Significant relaxation of hard lockdown unlikely next week: Outbreak team member

NL Times  

There is no clear evidence to support significantly relaxing the coronavirus measures in the Netherlands next week, said infectious disease expert and Outbreak Management Team member Marc Bonten on Nieuwsuur. Due to the Omicron variant, caution is still required, and people should "not hold out too much hope" that all lockdown measures will expire, he said. While it is clear …

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 …

What the papers say – December 21
3 years ago

What the papers say – December 21

The Independent  

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Coronavirus press conference at 7 p.m. Saturday; hard lockdown likely around the corner
3 years ago

Coronavirus press conference at 7 p.m. Saturday; hard lockdown likely around the corner

NL Times  

The coronavirus press conference during which Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge will likely announce a hard lockdown is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday. Justice and Security Minister Ferd Grapperhaus said the Cabinet wants to "make decisions that afford everyone the possibilty" to move past this difficult period. The Outbreak Management Team advised the government …

Three week partial lockdown starts Saturday; Cafes to close at 7 p.m.
3 years, 1 month ago

Three week partial lockdown starts Saturday; Cafes to close at 7 p.m.

NL Times  

The caretaker Cabinet will announce a three-week-long partial lockdown in a press conference on Friday evening, sources told NOS. Catering establishments and non-essential shops must close at 7:00 p.m. Netherlands residents will be allowed only four visitors at home and must work from home as much as possible. The lockdown discussions that started at the Catshuis - Prime Minister Mark …

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 …

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 …

Current lockdown rules: Which changes have been moved from 21 June to 19 July?
3 years, 6 months ago

Current lockdown rules: Which changes have been moved from 21 June to 19 July?

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. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has confirmed England’s final phase in lifting coronavirus …

Warning to Johnson to follow the science, even if it means extending lockdown
3 years, 7 months ago

Warning to Johnson to follow the science, even if it means extending 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 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. It is now urgent that Boris Johnson stamps down on …

UK infections drop about 60% amid Covid-19 vaccinations, lockdown
3 years, 9 months ago

UK infections drop about 60% amid Covid-19 vaccinations, lockdown

India Today  

The UK’s COVID-19 vaccination program is beginning to break the link between infection and serious illness or death, according to the latest results from an ongoing study of the pandemic in England. Researchers at Imperial College London found that Covid-19 infections dropped about 60% in March as national lockdown measures slowed the spread of the virus. The study also found …

Lockdown easing could be delayed due to vaccine shortages, says expert
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown easing could be delayed due to vaccine shortages, says expert

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. Read our privacy policy The easing of lockdown restrictions in the UK could get …

Lockdown roadmap: Everything you can do from 8 March
3 years, 10 months ago

Lockdown roadmap: Everything you can do from 8 March

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Practical higher education courses at universities will restart for …

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 …

Boris Johnson ‘optimistic’ summer holidays can happen but says too early to lift restrictions
3 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson ‘optimistic’ summer holidays can happen but says too early to lift restrictions

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Cabinet considering lockdown extension through Feb. 2
4 years ago

Cabinet considering lockdown extension through Feb. 2

NL Times  

Dutch officials are looking into the possibility of extending the lockdown for two weeks past the initial end date of January 19, NOS reported based on interviews with anonymous government sources. The Cabinet is concerned that the number of daily new coronavirus infections is still too high after three weeks of a hard lockdown, which also covered the Christmas and …

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 …

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 …

Third national lockdown may be needed after Christmas, Boris Johnson hints
4 years ago

Third national lockdown may be needed after Christmas, Boris Johnson hints

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. Read our privacy policy A third national lockdown might be needed after Christmas, Boris Johnson …

Third lockdown may have to be toughest yet, says professor who designed first
4 years ago

Third lockdown may have to be toughest yet, says professor who designed first

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. Read our privacy policy The third national lockdown may have to be stricter than …

Christmas gatherings ‘not worth the risk’, WHO says
4 years ago

Christmas gatherings ‘not worth the risk’, WHO says

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. Read our privacy policy The World Health Organisation has warned people to stay home …

Coronavirus: UK may have to pay for family Christmas with tighter restrictions after the break
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus: UK may have to pay for family Christmas with tighter restrictions after the break

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. And the prime minister’s deputy chief scientific adviser, Dame Angela McLean, said that if social …

Coronavirus: ‘Too early’ to say if rules can be relaxed for Christmas, minister says
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus: ‘Too early’ to say if rules can be relaxed for Christmas, minister says

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 none of us knows right now is what the infection rate is going to …

Govt to re-impose strict lockdown from December 1? Here's the truth
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt to re-impose strict lockdown from December 1? Here's the truth

India TV News  

With the number of coronavirus cases witnessing a surge amid the ongoing festival season, rumours about the government planning to re-impose nation-wide lockdown are doing the rounds. Several European nations such as France, Britain have been forced to announce second phase of lockdown amid rising cases of COVID-19. A tweet by a Hindi television channel said that the government is …

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 …

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 …

"Draconian" full lockdown if Covid infections don't fall, Gov't will warn this week
4 years, 2 months ago

"Draconian" full lockdown if Covid infections don't fall, Gov't will warn this week

NL Times  

The Dutch government is not expected to announce any new measures against the spread of the coronavirus this week, but will warn that "draconian measures" and a complete lockdown will be implemented if infection figures don't fall, sources in The Hague told various Dutch media. Nine Ministers and representatives of public health institute RIVM met in the Catshuis, Prime Minister …

Coronavirus: Brace for a ‘tough’ Christmas if cases continue to rise, Sage scientist warns
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Brace for a ‘tough’ Christmas if cases continue to rise, Sage scientist warns

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. Professor Jeremy Farrar, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, said the …

Don’t kid yourself – a long, hard winter of lockdown awaits
4 years, 2 months ago

Don’t kid yourself – a long, hard winter of lockdown awaits

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 …

Boris Johnson’s early Christmas present to Britain: Six months of coronavirus gloom
4 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson’s early Christmas present to Britain: Six months of coronavirus gloom

CNN  

London CNN — Faced with a surge in coronavirus cases across the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new measures to combat the virus, including a 10 p.m. curfew for restaurants and bars, and restrictions – enforceable by the police – on how people can socialize. And the fight against covid is by no means over.” He described his …

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 …

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 UK update: Latest news as Boris Johnson postpones further lockdown lifting
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus UK update: Latest news as Boris Johnson postpones further lockdown lifting

The Independent  

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Lockdown has returned to the north of England – and still nobody knows what’s going on
4 years, 5 months ago

Lockdown has returned to the north of England – and still nobody knows what’s going on

The Independent  

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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 …

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: 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  

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Coronavirus lockdown: How UK newspapers reacted
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: How UK newspapers reacted

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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. Read our privacy policy Newspapers have reacted with a mixture of relief, doom and …

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