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Matt Hancock refused to rule out a momentary lockdown, despite the Prime Minister’s assurances.
The fitness secretary said the government’s purpose “is to avoid having to do something more drastic through other people abiding by the rules,” but told LBC that he did not rule out going back to the lockdown, saying: “I wouldn’t do a wish like that. Array “
Job Lock
More than 185,000 primary task cuts have been announced since the pandemic began in March.
Here’s a list of some of the UK’s most sensitive employers who have announced job cuts since the shutdown began:
More than 185,000 jobs have been due to Covid-19
Latest Collection Regulations “Will Increase Pressure on Police”
The national president of the Police Federation of England and Wales said that a ban on assemblies of more than six people in England from Monday will put more pressure on the forces.
John Apter said: “With the backlog of Covid cases shown, it is no wonder the government made this announcement.
“My colleagues will make public in what will be a very difficult time. At all times, they will also remind other people that violating those regulations means violating the law.
“However, the government will have to play its role. With so many adjustments in the law, an effective public data crusade will have to be a priority, because there has been a lot of confusion for the public and many other people are not sure what exactly the law says.
“We urge the public to do the right thing and abide by the new rules, in order to protect each other and prevent the spread of this fatal virus. “
Queen go back to work
The queen repaints at Buckingham Palace in October after spending months.
On March 19, the monarch and the Duke of Edinburgh left London, just days before the national coronavirus lockdown was introduced.
The 94-year-old suspended all official duties in the capital and moved to Windsor Castle as a precautionary measure amid the outbreak.
Monarch left London in March as a precautionary measure.
Hancock blames other people without symptoms for lack of evidence
Matt Hancock has claimed the NHS traceability and testing formula to be ‘excellent’, blaming other people who are tested without coronavirus symptoms for recent struggles to cope with the test request, reports Adam ForrestArray .
Mr. Hancock said the difficulty in convening the assembly is due to a 25% increase in the number of other people showing up for a check-up despite having no symptoms or a doctor’s recommendation.
Growing demand for “ineligible” leads to shortages, says secretary
Is the worst yet to come?
Restrictions on Covid-19 have been highest in England, and with the return to the school year and winter on the horizon, Sophie Gallagher asks if the worst is yet to come.
Restrictions on Covid-19 have been highest in England, and with the start of the school year and winter on the horizon, Sophie Gallagher asks if the worst is yet to come.
The few weeks will be “crucial” for the UK
Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar has supported the new coronavirus restrictions and hopes they will suffice.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Today show: “The next 4-6 weeks, as we reopen schools and start looking to make the economy work, which is so critical, it will surely be for the fall and winter type.
“That is why I am very much in favor of the upcoming restrictions and I sincerely hope they are sufficient. “
Czech instances in the top 1000 for the first time
The Czech Republic reported a peak of infections in one day with 1,164 new cases as it fights against the development of the coronavirus.
The country’s daily case count has surpassed 500 so far in September, well above the last daily peak of 377 in March during the first wave of infections.
Czech authorities, who acted temporarily to impose a strict lockdown in March to prevent the spread of the virus, are ready to return to that costly direction after the economy contracted 11% in April-June on an annual basis.
The peak of Czech cases among the fastest in Europe, with infection rates just two weeks faster in Spain, France, Malta, Romania and Croatia, according to the agency. European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) of the European Union.
Meetings ban “for the foreseeable future”
Matt Hancock said a ban on meetings of more than six other people will be in place for “the foreseeable future. “
The fitness secretary told BBC Radio 4’s Today show: “He will surely be here for the foreseeable future. I hope we can change this before Christmas.
“Three months is a long time in a pandemic and I hope that this strong rule, as well as the local action that we have taken, becomes like BoltonArray . . . I hope it can be painted to make this happen. During Christmas. “
New regulations for meetings
My colleague Olivia Petter joined this consultant explaining the new regulations on meetings and what they mean to see friends and family:
Social gatherings of more than six other people will be banned in England from Monday.
Get tested if you have symptoms
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told the public not to get tested for the coronavirus unless they show symptoms to prevent others from traveling long distances to get tested.
“We want to be tougher, I’m afraid, on the regulations on check eligibility. “
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