New social distancing rules go out the window as crowds flock to beaches to enjoy last of the sun

New social distancing rules have been thrown out of the window after crowds spent the day flocking to beaches to enjoy last of the ‘Indian summer’ heatwave before rain sweeps in next week. People all over the country have flouted the new ‘rule of six’ restriction, which was introduced on Monday, as they gathered together … Read more

Coronavirus lockdowns, social distancing and masks reduced FLU rates by nearly 90% in the US

Coronavirus lockdowns, social distancing and masks reduced FLU rates by nearly 90% in the US, CDC report reveals Positive flu test rates dropped from about 20% between September 2019 and February 2020 to 2.3% between March 2020 and May 2020 Laboratory specimens for testing fell from 49,696 per week before the national emergency was declared … Read more

German amateur team loses 37-0 after social distancing during a match

German amateur football team lose by THIRTY-SEVEN GOALS after only fielding seven players and refusing to tackle – because they heard an opponent MIGHT have coronavirus An amateur German team were beaten 37-0 after social distancing in a match Ripdorf believed opponents Holdenstedt II had contracted coronavirus They were unable to postpone the match and were … Read more

Blaming young people for spike in Covid-19 cases may encourage them to give up on social distancing

Blaming young people for spike in Covid-19 cases may encourage them to give up on social distancing and trigger a wave of cases, psychologists warn in letter to Matt Hancock More than 50 signatories have called on ministers to ‘reframe’ their statements They said blaming young people is ‘unproductive’ and will ‘make matters worse’ Boris … Read more

Russell Brand flouts social distancing rules by hugging fan

Russell Brand was seen flouting social distancing rules following a performance of his new comedy show Brand-emic as he posed for pictures and hugged a fan. The stand up star, 45, was pictured taking selfies with audience members, despite claiming in a social media post that they had some ‘socially-distanced’ fun at his gig. According … Read more

Russell Brand flouts social distancing rules by hugging fans

Russell Brand flouts social distancing rules by hugging fans and posing for pictures at his show after ‘rule of six’ came into force – despite claiming the event had been ‘socially distanced fun’ The stand up star, 45, was pictured taking selfies with audience members  Following the show claimed in a social media post that … Read more

West End theatres will reopen next month with social distancing measures

There is finally some good news for theatre-lovers, with a West End group revealing it is set to reopen its venues from next month.  Theatres have been closed since the lockdown was introduced, with thespians warning of the devastating impact of social distancing on the industry.  However, there are finally some green shoots of recovery … Read more

Government’s DWP office in Leeds is found to not have enforced social distancing

Government’s OWN department breaks Covid rules as DWP office in Leeds is found to not have enforced social distancing for workers Department of Work and Pensions office in Leeds breached social distancing  At least two members tested positive, triggering a health and safety inspection Inspectors found the government office had failed to ensure social distancing  … Read more

Commuters slam transport bosses over cancelled trains and lack of social distancing on London buses

Commuters slam transport bosses over cancelled trains and lack of social distancing on London buses during Monday morning rush-hour Commuters tweet pictures of packed trains and busses as people head to work Roads also appeared busy this morning including M25 and the A40 in London It comes as train services are set to return to … Read more

Revellers enjoy night out in Leeds and ignore social distancing as city is put on Covid ‘watch list’

Revellers were spotted flouting social distancing rules on the streets of Leeds last night after a spike in coronavirus infections has seen the city be put on the Government’s Covid ‘watch list’.  Partygoers were seen huddled in large groups without face masks as they hit the cobbles and descended on to the city’s pubs and … Read more