Primary schools could re-open on June 1, with students from Years 10 and 12 becoming the first in a wave of secondary pupils flocking to classes. Boris Johnson is hoping to put teachers on three weeks’ notice to re-open primary schools in England to all pupils as soon as next month. Whitehall sources have claimed the … Read more
Joggers and cyclists will have to stay 33 feet apart after lockdown restrictions are lifted in France to help prevent spread of disease Joggers, cyclists must stay at least 33 feet from each other after lockdown lifted Running has become popular way to get a break from the nationwide lockdown But officials alarmed by scenes … Read more
The number of deaths from coronavirus could reach 100,000 in the UK if the nationwide lockdown is lifted too soon, Professor Neil Ferguson warned yesterday. The Imperial College epidemiologist said it was impossible to send the young and healthy back to work while keeping the vulnerable in lockdown without seeing a huge increase in deaths. His … Read more
100,000 could die if lockdown is lifted too soon warns Prof Neil Ferguson – as new analysis predicts up to 60,000 dead by start of August The Imperial College professor said letting the young back to work is not viable He predicted deaths could reach 100,000 if Britain exited under the strategy Data from the University … Read more
Firms ‘will be asked to bring in weekend working and staggered shift start times’ to avoid the rush hour crush when coronavirus lockdown is lifted The Government is said to be considering asking for more flexible working Shifts could be staggered through day starting at 7am, 10am and 1pm Tory MPs said to be restless … Read more
Australians keen to head on holiday as soon as lockdown is lifted must act quick to book cheap flights before fares skyrocket, experts say. With travel restrictions likely to last until early 2021, many families keen for a getaway when the coronavirus pandemic ends could find themselves forking out more than ever. The key to … Read more
Dr Anthony Fauci admitted that he finds President Donald Trump’s daily coronavirus briefings ‘really draining’ as he put a damper on ‘overly optimistic’ White House projections for when the lockdowns could be lifted. Fauci has become one of the most prominent voices on the White House coronavirus task force, appearing alongside Trump almost every day … Read more
Professor Sung-Il Cho said if new infections dipped below 50 for a fortnight it would be possible to move to ‘gradual recovery’ Britain’s draconian coronavirus lockdown could be eased when fewer than 50 new cases are recorded each day, a top scientist has suggested. Professor Sung-Il Cho, from South Korea, said if new infections dipped … Read more
Dominic Raab took charge of Britain’s battle against coronavirus on Tuesday as acting Prime Minister – but was warned just to ‘hold on to the steering wheel’. Mr Raab, who is First Secretary of State, was asked to deputise for Boris Johnson after he was moved into intensive care. He has been handed a raft … Read more
Wuhan unlocked: Residents dash for trains and planes as Chinese city at the epicentre of coronavirus outbreak FINALLY has lockdown lifted after 76 days China sealed off Wuhan on January 23 when it was clear Covid-19 started there At 00.50am on Wednesday trains carrying people out of the city began running More than 50,000 people … Read more