Joggers and cyclists will have to stay 33 feet apart after lockdown restrictions are lifted

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

Police prepare for a post-lockdown summer of crime Britain’s streets when restrictions are eased 

Police prepare for a post-lockdown summer of crime and expect an increase in violence and gang activity on Britain’s streets when restrictions are eased Young men out of work and public gatherings likely to result in a ‘toxic mix’ Met police are also bracing for a surge in gang activity as gangs reclaim turf Police … Read more

Police prepare for a post-lockdown summer of crime Britain’s streets when restrictions are eased 

Police prepare for a post-lockdown summer of crime and expect an increase in violence and gang activity on Britain’s streets when restrictions are eased Young men out of work and public gatherings likely to result in a ‘toxic mix’ Met police are also bracing for a surge in gang activity as gangs reclaim turf Police … Read more

Every destination worldwide now has coronavirus travel restrictions in place says the UNWTO

Revealed: All 217 destinations in the world now have coronavirus travel restrictions, representing the most severe curbs on movement in history Study by the UNWTO analysed travel restrictions for 217 destinations  Of these, 45% have totally or partially closed their borders to tourist arrivals  Meanwhile, 30% have totally or partially suspended international flights  Here’s how … Read more

Health Secretary refuses to be drawn on level of spare capacity NHS needs before restrictions eased

Health secretary Matt Hancock has avoided saying how low coronavirus cases will have to drop before the lockdown can be eased. At the daily coronavirus briefing on Thursday, Mr Hancock announced a huge programme of testing in an effort to get a picture of the spread of the disease. Testing and tracing lines of transmission … Read more

Health Secretary refuses to be drawn on level of spare capacity NHS needs before restrictions eased

Health secretary Matt Hancock has avoided saying how low coronavirus cases will have to drop before the lockdown can be eased. At the daily coronavirus briefing on Thursday, Mr Hancock announced a huge programme of testing in an effort to get a picture of the spread of the disease. Testing and tracing lines of transmission … Read more

Spanish government’s partial easing of lockdown restrictions for children is criticised

Spain’s edict that children on lockdown will be allowed outside but ONLY to run errands with adults parents is blasted by parents Spain confirmed today children will be allowed outdoors with restrictions  Kids under 14 will be able to accompany parents to supermarkets or the bank Sparked backlash from parents demanding their kids be allowed … Read more

Spanish government’s partial easing of lockdown restrictions for children is criticised

Spain’s edict that children on lockdown will be allowed outside but ONLY to run errands with adults parents is blasted by parents Spain confirmed today children will be allowed outdoors with restrictions  Kids under 14 will be able to accompany parents to supermarkets or the bank Sparked backlash from parents demanding their kids be allowed … Read more

Australia could be in trouble if it relaxes coronavirus restrictions too soon after flattening curve

University of Melbourne associate professor Ben Phillips said despite a flattening of the curve, borders should remain closed until a vaccine is found – which could be up to two years away A science professor has warned Australia could be in ‘real trouble’ if the government relaxes coronavirus social distancing restrictions too soon. University of … Read more

Cabinet battles over easing lockdown restrictions amid warnings of exponential second wave

Ministers are split over whether to start easing lockdown restrictions amid concerns of a second wave of new coronavirus cases if freedoms are restored too soon. While Boris Johnson recuperates at his countryside retreat, Chequers, a clear fissure has developed in the Cabinet over the timeframe for easing the measures imposed by the Prime Minister … Read more