Ministers were told more than one circuit breaker would be needed in Britain to control the coronavirus, according to SAGE papers published today. Scientific advisers claimed a single two-week lockdown, which they first pleaded with ministers to implement in September, would not be enough to stem infections for the whole of winter. It would probably need … Read more
Legoland is slammed for failing to enforce social distancing as footage shows huge crowd of parents and children packed onto outdoor terrace to watch live show The popular resort in Windsor was slammed as ‘not good enough’ after the video It showed the youngsters at the venue where the ‘Return to Skeleton Bay’ show is The … Read more
The British Army are being drafted in to help enforce coronavirus restrictions in Tier 3 areas as the UK continues to battle the second wave of the pandemic. Five Army and Navy environmental health officers trained in ‘outbreak management’ were deployed in Liverpool on Friday. They have been tasked with identifying clusters of local infections, helping control outbreaks … Read more
Italy is considering imposing a nationwide 10pm curfew and closing all high schools due to a sharp rise in Covid infections. The country reported its highest ever daily toll of infections on Friday, with more than 10,000 people contracting the deadly virus in one day. Authorities are meeting on Sunday evening to discuss new measures … Read more
Soldiers are to step in so police can target flouters: Troops may be drafted to enforce the new coronavirus crackdown, Boris Johnson says Downing Street said soldiers could be brought in to support police enforce the latest coronavirus measures Their role wouldn’t be handing out fines or closing businesses but take over duties such as protecting key … Read more
Boris Johnson’s new Covid marshals will not have the power of arrest but they will be able to enforce social distancing on the pavement ‘in a nice way’. The much derided ‘Covid marshals’ are already up and running in towns across the UK – but critics have been left ‘baffled’ by what the new role … Read more
Boris Johnson’s new Covid marshals will not have the power of arrest but they will be able to enforce social distancing on the pavement ‘in a nice way’. The much derided ‘Covid marshals’ are already up and running in towns across the UK – but critics have been left ‘baffled’ by what the new role … Read more
Meet the covid marshals: Army of workers who will enforce new lockdown rules, check on pubs and restaurants and issue fines for those flouting social distancing Boris Johnson’s new army of Covid marshals are out in force today By Amie Gordon For Mailonline Published: 11:55 BST, 10 September 2020 | Updated: 12:11 BST, 10 September … Read more
Strictly bosses ‘enforce new rules including banning entourages and chemistry circles to ensure show goes ahead amid COVID-19 pandemic’ By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 23:12 BST, 9 August 2020 | Updated: 23:44 BST, 9 August 2020 Strictly Come Dancing bosses have reportedly enforced new rules to ensure the upcoming series goes ahead amid the … Read more
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Costa Coffee have said they will not police new coronavirus laws which force customers to wear face masks in all shops from today. The major retailers say they have no intention of enforcing new rules which will punish people who refuse to cover their faces with a £100 fine. Government guidance published … Read more