Lorraine Kelly admitted she ‘could have cried’ after seeing mass gatherings this week following the easing of lockdown restrictions on Monday. Talking on her ITV chatshow on Thursday, the Scottish presenter, 61, encouraged viewers to ‘be sensible’ as she lamented people meeting in large crowds. Revellers have been making the most of their newfound freedom this … Read more
Sweden gets tough on coronavirus with new law to close shops and limit gatherings as deaths soar after months of lockdown-free hands off approach Sweden faced controversy by never imposing type of lockdown seen in Europe Law allows government to close businesses, shopping malls or public transport They will be able to impose limits on … Read more
Sweden was left unprepared for a second wave of coronavirus because of ‘wishful thinking’ by its top virus expert, his predecessor has said. Annika Linde, Sweden’s state epidemiologist until 2013, said Anders Tegnell got it wrong when he predicted that herd immunity built up over the summer would protect the country when winter came. That … Read more
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to drag on, fewer Americans are taking measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus. During the early days of the pandemic, people in the US were more careful about wearing masks as well as avoiding public places and gatherings. So-called ‘pandemic fatigue’ is taking hold and the public is findings that … Read more
‘Stop panicking and scrap the rule of six’: Experts warn Boris Johnson’s ‘disturbing decision’ to limit gatherings ‘with no scientific evidence’ could have ‘major social consequences’ Rule of six shows ‘fundamental misunderstanding’ of Covid Britain, experts say Oxford’s Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine experts criticise new legislation Another 3,330 cases of coronavirus were recorded in the … Read more
England’s new coronavirus crackdown limiting gatherings to no more than six people is more drastic than many countries in Europe. From Monday it will be illegal to assemble in groups of seven or more anywhere in the country, indoors or outdoors, Boris Johnson has announced. Only schools, workplaces and a limited number of other locations … Read more
Legal limit on indoor gatherings ‘could be SLASHED from 30′ ahead of Freshers’ week: Boris Johnson gathers Cabinet after covid cases hit 3,000 for second day in row – as experts warn Christmas could also be cancelled By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 10:00 BST, 8 September 2020 | Updated: 10:03 BST, 8 … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn’s brother Piers has been handed the first £10,000 fine in London for an illegal gathering after he organised a march claiming coronavirus is a hoax. The 73-year-old meteorologist led more than 10,000 anti-lockdown protesters who believe coronavirus is a hoax at the ‘Unite for Freedom’ rally in Trafalgar Square on Saturday. Mr Corbyn, … Read more
Police respond to illegal gatherings across UK as they break up house parties and seize music equipment despite fines of up to £10,000 for organisers Thousands of pounds of music equipment was seized by Essex Police last night West Midlands Police said it had dealt with about 90 reports from the public Humberside Police have … Read more
The 76th anniversary of the D-Day landings was marked with a socially-distanced ceremony at the graves of fallen war heroes in France. This year’s remembrance of the 1944 allied invasion of Normandy was scaled back compared to 2019’s extensive 75th anniversary commemorations. Veterans and their families were forced to honour the fallen from afar today … Read more