Step one: Came into effect on September 14 Step two: Came into effect on September 28 Step three: When there is a daily statewide average of five new cases over the past 14 days. The original aim was for October 26 but that has been brought forward to October 19 after the 14-day average of new cases fell below … Read more
The term ‘covidiot’ is a coronavirus-era slang term for someone who ignores recommendations to limit the spread of the deadly disease – and a new study reveals what makes these people dismiss the warnings. Researchers found that whether or not an individual decides to follow social distancing depends on how much information their working memory … Read more
Hundreds of revellers have crowded together for a street party in London in a dramatic breach of lockdown rules. Fireworks were shot towards a circling police helicopter as Brent Police officers tried to break up the ‘unlicensed music event’ in Harlesdon, London, on Wednesday, but it has now continued for more than four hours. More than … Read more
Revellers enjoying a 24th birthday party in Manchester have sparked outrage after they were filmed drinking, dancing and inhaling balloons in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. At least 20 people are thought to have attended a party in the back garden of a home on Saturday night, despite the public being told not to … Read more
Do they think the lockdown is over? Covidiots dance and drink inside a basketball court – ignoring continuing social distancing rules The group of revellers were seen dancing, drinking and having a barbecue today Footage filmed at an outdoor basketball court in Tower Hamlets in East London The scenes comes as the UK coronavirus death … Read more
Britons continue to flout lockdown rules as they break social-distancing measures by running, cycling, and strolling within 6ft of each other through London’s parks and along the seafront. Men, women, and children of all ages rushed outside today to enjoy beautiful spring weather on another weekend of total lockdown, strolling through Kensington Palace Gardens and … Read more
Police forces could face yet more lockdown flouters this week as temperatures in Britain are set to rocket to highs of 69F (21C) – warmer than both Athens and Rome. After a largely bright and sunny day on Tuesday, clear skies will make way for a colder night with a classic springtime frost expected for most … Read more
Any Britons tempted to head outside amid the coronavirus lockdown over the Easter holiday weekend may find the weather less enticing today – after temperatures halved in 24 hours in many parts of the country. The Met Office is forecasting highs of only 13C (55F) for much of southern England today, after the mercury hit … Read more
Two sunbathers were this afternoon pictured relaxing outside St Thomas’ Hospital in London where Boris Johnson is battling the coronavirus. The photos emerged after Met Police chief Cressida Dick warned that officers will force people to move if they are caught sunbathing in parks during the current lockdown as more photos emerged showing Britons flouting … Read more
Britons across the nation are continuing to flout social distancing guidelines as the country tries to control the surge in coronavirus cases which has now hit 41,903. With temperatures set to soar to 20C in parts of the UK today, police fear that thousands more will flock to the country’s sun-soaked parks and beaches and … Read more