Covid UK: Chris Whitty says worst weeks ahead for NHS as cases surge
3 years, 11 months ago

Covid UK: Chris Whitty says worst weeks ahead for NHS as cases surge

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What are the government's rules on taking exercise? In another dramatic developments in the coronavirus crisis today: Matt Hancock is unveiling the UK's detailed vaccine rollout plan with ministers promising that more than 13million people will be covered by mid-February; No10 ruled out immediate 24/7 jabs at the country's new vaccination hubs opening today, saying there was no 'clamour' from the public and blaming a shortage of medicine; Downing Street has said the PM's father, Stanley Johnson, appears to be among the early wave of individuals to get two coronavirus vaccines before a change in policy; Rishi Sunak today warned Britons to brace for the economy to get 'worse before it gets better' as he said the new coronavirus lockdown will have a 'significant' cost and hinted at tax rises; Ministers have ordered local authorities to place limits on the number of people allowed into shops at any one time, amid fears they could become virus hotspots; Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer raised concerns that the current restrictions are not tough enough, saying nurseries being open 'needs to be looked at' and suggesting that house viewings should be reconsidered; Dead bodies are being kept at a temporary mortuary in Surrey after the county's hospital reached capacity amid rising Covid case rates. Right, a file picture of Mr Johnson cycling in London Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it is allowed to cycle seven miles from where you live to take exercise, despite also insisting that people must 'stay local' Shortly after Mr Hancock's address, the PM released a short video filmed during his visit to the Bristol vaccination centre today In the clip, he urged Britons to 'follow the guidance, stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives' as Covid continues to spread rapidly in several parts of the country A Whitehall source told MailOnline ministers have discussed going as far as saying people can only leave the house once a week - although No10 today denied this was on the cards saying the focus was on 'bolstering enforcement and policing'. The ride was criticised on social media this afternoon as Downing Street remained silent Rishi Sunak today warned Britons to brace for the economy to get 'worse before it gets better' as he said the new coronavirus lockdown will have a 'significant' cost Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi this morning suggested that shops are in the firing line, stressing the need for everyone to wear masks and follow one-way systems in supermarkets MPs told to wear masks in Commons chamber MPs have been advised to wear face masks 'wherever possible' in the House of Commons chamber. Masks worn OUTSIDE, nurseries shut and support bubbles BANNED among options From forcing people to wear masks outside to closing nurseries, the Government has a range of options to toughen England's third national lockdown.

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