Cycle of six-week lockdowns could be the safest way to beat coronavirus, scientists say

Regular six-week lockdowns could be the way to defeat the coronavirus, according to Cambridge University scientists.  Researchers have suggested that alternating between 50 days of strict lockdown and 30 days of more relaxed social distancing could be the safest way forward. Under such a scenario an epidemic could last a year and a half, they … Read more

Cycle of six-week lockdowns could be the safest way to beat coronavirus, scientists say

Regular six-week lockdowns could be the way to defeat the coronavirus, according to Cambridge University scientists.  Researchers have suggested that alternating between 50 days of strict lockdown and 30 days of more relaxed social distancing could be the safest way forward. Under such a scenario an epidemic could last a year and a half, they … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Lockdowns could be eased regionally

Lockdowns could be eased regionally, Number 10 today admitted on the back of promising data that suggested just 24 people a day are being struck down with the coronavirus in London. Downing Street’s official spokesperson revealed some of the government’s strict measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 could be eased ‘at different rates in … Read more

Britain will endure MORE lockdowns in future unless government changes its ‘dangerous’ stance

Boris Johnson’s ‘dangerous’ coronavirus strategy will lead to more outbreaks and lockdowns, an ‘alternative SAGE’ panel of experts warned today.  The independent scientists say the PM’s aim of flattening infections and ensuring the NHS is not overwhelmed until a vaccine is ready is ‘foolish’.  This is because GPs and councils have no idea how many people in their … Read more

Britain will endure MORE lockdowns in future unless government changes its ‘dangerous’ stance

Boris Johnson’s ‘dangerous’ coronavirus strategy will lead to more outbreaks and lockdowns, an ‘alternative SAGE’ panel of experts warned today.  The independent scientists say the PM’s aim of flattening infections and ensuring the NHS is not overwhelmed until a vaccine is ready is ‘foolish’.  This is because GPs and councils have no idea how many people in their … Read more

Florida reopens economy as states continue to lift COVID-19 lockdowns

Florida has now officially reopened with most coronavirus restrictions being lifted as of today as about half of all US states partially reopen their economies after the lockdown.  As part of the reopening in Florida, which has seen 1,300 deaths and 36,000 infections among its 21.5 million residents, retailers and restaurants across much of the … Read more

Florida reopens economy as states continue to lift COVID-19 lockdowns

Florida has now officially reopened with most coronavirus restrictions being lifted as of today as about half of all US states partially reopen their economies after the lockdown.  As part of the reopening in Florida, which has seen 1,300 deaths and 36,000 infections among its 21.5 million residents, retailers and restaurants across much of the … Read more

US slowly reopens: Locals head outdoors as 31 states ease lockdowns

People across the country are slowly trickling out of quarantine and heading to local parks, beaches, and the few businesses that are up and running as states begin to reopen. So far 31 states in the US have lifted some coronavirus lockdown restrictions with most governors restarting the economy in phases, staring with allowing retailers … Read more

US slowly reopens: Locals head outdoors as 31 states ease lockdowns

People across the country are slowly trickling out of quarantine and heading to local parks, beaches, and the few up-and-running businesses as states begin to reopen. So far 31 states in the US have lifted some coronavirus lockdown restrictions with most governors restarting the economy in phases, staring with allowing retailers and recreational parks to … Read more