London to face tougher restrictions under Tier-2 COVID-19 risk alert from Saturday as cases continue to surge
4 years, 2 months ago

London to face tougher restrictions under Tier-2 COVID-19 risk alert from Saturday as cases continue to surge

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The tougher measures in Tier-2 impose a ban on mixing between different households, indoors in homes and pubs, bars and restaurants and the Tier 1 rule of six on gatherings outdoors continues to apply London: The UK capital, London, and its bordering county of Essex, currently in Tier 1 “medium” coronavirus risk level, will be moved to Tier 2 “high” risk level of restrictions from Saturday as infection rates continue to surge in these areas, the government announced on Thursday. The tougher measures in Tier-2 impose a ban on mixing between different households, indoors in homes and pubs, bars and restaurants and the Tier 1 rule of six on gatherings outdoors continues to apply. So working closely with the mayor, with cross-party council leadership, with local public health officials and the national team, we’ve together agreed that London needs to move to local COVID alert level high,” he said. Labour shadow minister and London’s Ilford North MP Wes Streeting said the new restrictions would keep businesses open “in name only” as he called for more economic support.

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UK on the edge: Tougher COVID restrictions needed, health lobby says
3 years, 2 months ago

UK on the edge: Tougher COVID restrictions needed, health lobby says

Live Mint  

Britain's hospitals are close to be being overwhelmed by a new wave of COVID-19 infections so tougher restrictions are needed, the health service's lobby group said on Wednesday, but the government said now was not the time for a new lockdown. But it also had a quick start to its vaccine programme and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has lifted almost …

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 …

London records zero Covid-19 daily deaths for first time in six months as cases soar elsewhere in Europe
3 years, 9 months ago

London records zero Covid-19 daily deaths for first time in six months as cases soar elsewhere in Europe

CNN  

London CNN — London has recorded zero daily deaths from Covid-19 in a single day for the first time in over six months, official data indicates. The news comes as England’s “stay at home” order was lifted Monday and Covid-19 restrictions were eased, allowing two households or groups of up to six people to meet outdoors. “I know many will …

Locked-down Britons are being warned to stick to Covid rules
3 years, 10 months ago

Locked-down Britons are being warned to stick to Covid rules

Daily Mail  

Locked-down Britons ignored stay-at-home warnings and flocked to parks and beaches to bask in glorious sunshine today as the country's Covid figures continue to plummet. pic.twitter.com/PcN5ba04DD — Tom Harwood February 27, 2021 Sunseekers enjoy an outside beer in St Neots, Cambridgeshire today amid the warm February weather Police move on members of the public as they enjoy the sunshine and …

UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England
4 years ago

UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca. Johnson said people must stay at home …

Covid restrictions mapped: Which tier am I in?
4 years ago

Covid restrictions mapped: Which tier am I in?

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 With all areas of mainland England now under tier 3 …

Three-quarters of England under tier 4 as Hancock extends Covid restrictions
4 years ago

Three-quarters of England under tier 4 as Hancock extends Covid restrictions

The Independent  

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Covid-19: What are the rules for tier 3 in the UK?
4 years ago

Covid-19: What are the rules for tier 3 in the UK?

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Millions more Britons face being plunged into Tier 4 lockdown this week
4 years ago

Millions more Britons face being plunged into Tier 4 lockdown this week

Daily Mail  

Doctors fear the NHS could be overwhelmed within days as hospital admissions surge due to the highly infectious Covid strain raging across the country. In comparison, the figure on April 12 was 21,683 Millions more Britons face being plunged into Tier 4 this week as the mutant Covid-19 strain continues to spread across the country Data shows how daily Covid …

Covid rules for tiers 1, 2, 3 and 4 - what are the restrictions for December 2020?
4 years ago

Covid rules for tiers 1, 2, 3 and 4 - what are the restrictions for December 2020?

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Invisible Barriers, Little Consolation: New Coronavirus Strain in UK Breaches Protective Lines
4 years ago

Invisible Barriers, Little Consolation: New Coronavirus Strain in UK Breaches Protective Lines

News 18  

Just where one draws the line to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding off a national lockdown while his health minister Matt Hancock has said the virus is now “out of control”. But given the fast spreading virus, a late lockdown could turn out to be yet another move from the government that may …

Photos: London in emergency lockdown as UK fights new coronavirus strain
4 years ago

Photos: London in emergency lockdown as UK fights new coronavirus strain

Hindustan Times  

Photos: London in emergency lockdown as UK fights new coronavirus strain Millions of people must cancel their Christmas get-togethers and most shops have to close in London and much of southern England, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on December 19 as he imposed a new, stricter level of coronavirus restrictions on the region to curb rapidly spreading infections from …

Health Ministry's meet over new Covid-19 variant in UK begins
4 years ago

Health Ministry's meet over new Covid-19 variant in UK begins

India Today  

The meeting of the Union Health Ministry's Joint Monitoring Group, chaired by the Director-General of Health Services, has begun. Informing about the "fast-spreading" virus variant, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday said that the new strain of the coronavirus that is more than 70 per cent more transmissible than existing strains appears to be driving the rapid spread in …

'We Cannot Continue With Christmas': U.K. Tightens Rules As Virus Variant Spreads
4 years ago

'We Cannot Continue With Christmas': U.K. Tightens Rules As Virus Variant Spreads

NPR  

'We Cannot Continue With Christmas': U.K. Tightens Rules As Virus Variant Spreads Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images The United Kingdom has entered a period of intense restrictions after a mutation of the coronavirus was discovered spreading rapidly through the population of London and the southeast and east of England. "Given …

UK coronavirus deaths rise by 534 as new tier 4 announced
4 years ago

UK coronavirus deaths rise by 534 as new tier 4 announced

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. At a press conference this afternoon Prime Minister Boris Johnson devastated millions of people preparing …

Covid cases rising in all but one region of England, and fastest in London
4 years ago

Covid cases rising in all but one region of England, and fastest in London

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 Covid-19 case rates are rising in all but one region of …

Boris Johnson hints all of Kent will be KEPT in Tier Three
4 years ago

Boris Johnson hints all of Kent will be KEPT in Tier Three

Daily Mail  

The whole of Kent looks set to remain in Tier 3 despite huge disparities in infection rates between rural areas and urban hotspots, Boris Johnson hinted today. The official infection map of Kent shows that some areas in the north of the county, such as Medway and Swale, have some of the highest Covid rates in the country, while areas …

England Covid tiers: The full list of restrictions by area
4 years ago

England Covid tiers: The full list of restrictions by area

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 London, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will move into tier …

London to go into strictest restrictions as new variant of COVID-19 identified
4 years ago

London to go into strictest restrictions as new variant of COVID-19 identified

ABC  

London will move into the strictest tier of England's regional lockdown system on Wednesday after coronavirus rates in the capital soared to among the highest in the nation. Key points: Greater London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will be placed under Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday Pubs and restaurants will be forced to close unless they offer takeaway or …

London goes into Tier 3: Matt Hancock confirms city will go into toughest lockdown from Wednesday
4 years ago

London goes into Tier 3: Matt Hancock confirms city will go into toughest lockdown from Wednesday

Daily Mail  

What are the Tier 3 rules? Pictured: London infection rates by borough week to December 6 Matt Hancock told the Commons today that a new strain of coronavirus could be driving a surge in cases as he announced millions of Londoners are to be plunged into a Tier 3 shutdown days before Christmas Boris Johnson is facing a backlash from …

Newer, faster Covid strain sends London into strictest lockdown, WHO to probe variant
4 years ago

Newer, faster Covid strain sends London into strictest lockdown, WHO to probe variant

India Today  

UK, where the vaccination against Covid-19 has already begun, is set to enter into the highest level of coronavirus restrictions starting Wednesday. This new variant is responsible for "faster spread which is leading to cases doubling in some areas every seven days," Health Secretary Matt Hancock said adding that "swift and decisive action" is the need of the hour. "We …

Coronavirus: Tier 3 would be ‘catastrophic’ for London, warns mayor as cases rise
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus: Tier 3 would be ‘catastrophic’ for London, warns mayor as cases rise

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 Sadiq Khan has warned that Tier 3 would be "catastrophic" …

Covid-19: A third of England face toughest curbs, London spared for now
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19: A third of England face toughest curbs, London spared for now

Live Mint  

London: More than 20 million people across large swathes of England will be forced to live under the toughest category of COVID-19 restrictions when a national lockdown ends on Dec. 2, while London was placed in the "high alert" second-toughest tier. Health minister Matt Hancock on Thursday announced final details of a regional system set to take effect when blanket …

London to be placed in 2nd highest Covid risk category
4 years, 1 month ago

London to be placed in 2nd highest Covid risk category

Live Mint  

London will be placed into the second highest COVID-19 risk category when a national lockdown ends on Dec. 2, while much of England remains under the toughest level of restrictions to control the spread of the virus. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that blanket restrictions in England will end after a month-long lockdown, to be replaced by a system …

When will the new tiers be announced for England?
4 years, 1 month ago

When will the new tiers be announced for England?

The Independent  

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England set for tougher tiered measures when lockdown ends on Dec 2
4 years, 1 month ago

England set for tougher tiered measures when lockdown ends on Dec 2

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out a "COVID Winter Plan" to control the spread of coronavirus in a speech on Monday, when he is expected to set out some tougher tiered measures to come in as England’s lockdown officially ends on December 2. More areas are set to be placed into the higher tiers of tougher movement and …

Coronavirus: England may face four-tier system when lockdown ends
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus: England may face four-tier system when lockdown ends

Daily Mail  

How could the new Tiers look? In other coronavirus developments: The number of people dying with Covid-19 rose by 40 per cent in the first week of November, when the virus was to blame for one in every six deaths in England and Wales and killed more people than at any time since May; Nicola Sturgeon had plunged swathes of …

Londoners Hit the Town, Throng Pubs and Restaurants One Last Time Before New Lockdown
4 years, 2 months ago

Londoners Hit the Town, Throng Pubs and Restaurants One Last Time Before New Lockdown

News 18  

Londoners shrugged off a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic and flocked to pubs and restaurants on Wednesday night, hours before the introduction of a new month-long lockdown across England. While the UK’s death toll from the coronavirus rose on Wednesday by 492, the most since mid-May, London’s Soho entertainment district was busy with revellers seeking one last night out before lockdown. Even …

Symptoms or not, UK to pilot whole-city testing in Liverpool
4 years, 2 months ago

Symptoms or not, UK to pilot whole-city testing in Liverpool

Hindustan Times  

Everyone living or working in Liverpool will be offered Covid-19 testing from Friday, whether they have symptoms or not, in the first pilot of whole-city testing as England prepares for a month-long lockdown from Thursday following a surge in cases and deaths. Officials said on Tuesday that Liverpool residents and workers will be tested using a combination of existing swab …

Coronavirus tier map: Which areas are in Tier 3 lockdown?
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus tier map: Which areas are in Tier 3 lockdown?

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. Since 12 October, the government has divided the country into …

Britain touts ’tiered’ approach to COVID as neighbours prepare near lockdowns
4 years, 2 months ago

Britain touts ’tiered’ approach to COVID as neighbours prepare near lockdowns

Live Mint  

Britain's "tiered" approach to reining in the coronavirus appears to be working, the foreign minister said on Friday, as EU neighbours France and Germany prepared new controls on gatherings almost as strict as their original spring lockdowns. Belgium, one of Europe's worst affected countries, recorded an average of 15,316 new infections per day in mid-October, health officials said, hours before …

West Midlands lockdown: Birmingham to move to Tier 3, says council leader
4 years, 2 months ago

West Midlands lockdown: Birmingham to move to Tier 3, says council leader

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 It is “inevitable” that Birmingham will move into Tier 3 restrictions, …

UK coronavirus lockdown tiers explained: Ultimate guide to the latest rules as London moves to tier 3
4 years, 2 months ago

UK coronavirus lockdown tiers explained: Ultimate guide to the latest rules as London moves to tier 3

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Coronavirus: Tier 3 status talks for northeast and Teeside paused in response to encouraging data
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Tier 3 status talks for northeast and Teeside paused in response to encouraging data

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 Talks on moving the northeast of England and Teesside into the …

Manchester at War as UK PM Steps in to Forcibly Place it Within Tier 3 of Covid-19 Restrictions
4 years, 2 months ago

Manchester at War as UK PM Steps in to Forcibly Place it Within Tier 3 of Covid-19 Restrictions

News 18  

The region of Greater Manchester in northern England remained at war with the central government on Tuesday as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped in to forcibly place it within Tier 3 of the strictest COVID-19 lockdown restrictions from later this week. After talks failed over a substantial financial package to support the region’s complete temporary shutdown as part of …

UK, Manchester still at odds over tough virus restrictions
4 years, 2 months ago

UK, Manchester still at odds over tough virus restrictions

Live Mint  

The British government appeared poised Tuesday to impose strict coronavirus restrictions on England's second-largest city after talks with officials in Greater Manchester failed to reach an agreement on the new measures. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is struggling to impose his plan for localized restrictions on restive regions, spoke by phone to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham on Tuesday afternoon, …

UK government under pressure for COVID-19 strategy
4 years, 2 months ago

UK government under pressure for COVID-19 strategy

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 The British government is sticking to its strategy of tiered, regional …

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock confirms London and other parts of England moving to 'high' tier 2 lockdown
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock confirms London and other parts of England moving to 'high' tier 2 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. Read our privacy policy Health secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed that London is moving into …

London And Other English Cities Declared To Be At High Alert For COVID-19
4 years, 2 months ago

London And Other English Cities Declared To Be At High Alert For COVID-19

NPR  

London And Other English Cities Declared To Be At High Alert For COVID-19 Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images London, Birmingham and other U.K. cities are now at a high alert for COVID-19, as officials tighten restrictions on people and businesses in a huge swath of England. "Things will get worse …

Boris Johnson unveils three-tier COVID-19 lockdown plan; Liverpool in 'very high' risk category
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson unveils three-tier COVID-19 lockdown plan; Liverpool in 'very high' risk category

Firstpost  

Under the new measures, areas in England are classified at medium, high, or very high risk, and placed under restrictions of varying severity London: The British government carved England into three tiers of coronavirus risk on Monday in a bid to slow a resurgent outbreak, putting the northern city of Liverpool into the highest-risk category and shutting its pubs, gyms, …

Millions face new UK curbs with coronavirus at ‘tipping point’
4 years, 2 months ago

Millions face new UK curbs with coronavirus at ‘tipping point’

Live Mint  

Millions of Britons could be on the verge of new coronavirus restrictions, with the UK’s deputy chief medical officer warning the nation has reached a “tipping point” similar to the situation before the countrywide lockdown began in March. “We are at a tipping point similar to where we were in March; but we can prevent history repeating itself if we …

Britain readies three-tiered Covid curbs next week
4 years, 2 months ago

Britain readies three-tiered Covid curbs next week

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected next week to outline a new three-tier lockdown system as rates of coronavirus infection surge particularly in northern England. Under stinging criticism after media leaks detailed the government's plan without consultation with local leaders, Johnson will give a statement to parliament on Monday after stepping up contacts with regions affected. His chief strategic …

Vulnerable face shielding for MONTHS with Covid curbs likely until April to stop NHS 'imploding'
4 years, 3 months ago

Vulnerable face shielding for MONTHS with Covid curbs likely until April to stop NHS 'imploding'

Daily Mail  

Ministers could use an algorithm to help decide which vulnerable people in coronavirus hotspots should stay at home and shield, it emerged today, as the Government admitted the spread of the disease is 'getting out of control'. The furore over the Government's coronavirus strategy came as: Office for National Statistics data showed the UK economy grew by just 2.1 per …

92 Areas of England on Covid-19 Watchlist, London Mayor Wants Stringent Curbs
4 years, 3 months ago

92 Areas of England on Covid-19 Watchlist, London Mayor Wants Stringent Curbs

News 18  

The UK government’s COVID-19 watchlist has been expanded from 58 to 92, including all boroughs of London, as the rate of infection continues to rise across Britain. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he has spoken to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and urged him to impose a ban on the UK capital’s estimated 9 million residents mixing between households as …

London put on Covid-19 watchlist as infection rate rises again across UK
4 years, 3 months ago

London put on Covid-19 watchlist as infection rate rises again across UK

Live Mint  

London was put on a coronavirus watchlist on Friday while stricter lockdown restrictions were imposed in several other British cities as the R number, or the rate at which the infection is spreading, went further up beyond the mark of one. London’s coronavirus watch comes in as several other regions such as Cardiff, Swansea county areas and the town of …

Coronavirus lockdown: 1.2 million people across Lancashire to face new Covid-19 restrictions
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: 1.2 million people across Lancashire to face new Covid-19 restrictions

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. Some 1.2 million people living in the county will be ordered to stop mixing …

UK virus concerns mount following big increase in new cases
4 years, 4 months ago

UK virus concerns mount following big increase in new cases

India Today  

The British government faced pressure to act fast Tuesday to keep a lid on daily new coronavirus infections after a sharp spike across the UK that has been largely blamed on party-going young adults disregarding social distancing. but these latest figures really show us that much as people might like to say 'Oh well, it's gone away' - this hasn't …

As Fresh Cases Trigger Lockdown in UK, Here's How London Has Avoided a Second Covid-19 Wave So Far
4 years, 4 months ago

As Fresh Cases Trigger Lockdown in UK, Here's How London Has Avoided a Second Covid-19 Wave So Far

News 18  

Experts and policymakers are baffled on why London has not witnessed the second flare-up of coronavirus infections while other parts of the United Kingdom are reeling under fresh cases and new lockdown restrictions? In March this year, London was hit hard by the pandemic, where wards were converted to treat Covid-19 patients and temporary hospitals were set up in London’s …

Coronavirus England: Which areas face lockdown after Leicester?
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus England: Which areas face lockdown after Leicester?

Daily Mail  

Thirty-six authorities in England have suffered a spike in coronavirus cases over the past fortnight, official figures revealed today — as Leicester became the UK's first area to be hit by a 'local lockdown'. In comparison, Leicester has recorded a 5 per cent jump in cases – going from 39 cases registered between June 13-19 to 41 in the following …

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