Why DOES Matt Hancock need to self-isolate if he's had Covid before? And does his family need to stay at home? Even though Matt Hancock was struck down with Covid last April, the Health Secretary must still self-isolate after being 'pinged' by the NHS app. … [Read more...] about ‘We live in a free country’: Stanley Johnson backs Matt Hancock’s decision to play rugby twice with his sons in London park over the weekend – as health secretary reveals he is self-isolating
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Nine Met Police officers FINED £200 for breaking Covid rules after ‘eating breakfast inside London cafe’
Chief Superintendent Rob Atkin, South East BCU Commander, said: “Police officers are tasked with enforcing the legislation that has been introduced to stop the spread of the virus and the public rightly expect that they will set an example through their own actions. … [Read more...] about Nine Met Police officers FINED £200 for breaking Covid rules after ‘eating breakfast inside London cafe’
Coronavirus UK: Covid cases, deaths and vaccinations today
In March and April, there were relatively few tests available and these were given to people with severe symptoms – mainly in hospitals. Most people with milder symptoms were not tested, so these cases were not recorded, meaning the actual number is likely to have been much higher. Sir Patrick Vallance said the daily case number may have been over 100,000 on some days in the first wave. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus UK: Covid cases, deaths and vaccinations today
Which shops ARE open today? Full list including B&M, Homebase, Boots, Halfords and Poundland
Supermarkets Pharmacies Garden centres Building merchants and suppliers of building products and off-licences Market stalls selling essential retail Businesses providing repair services but only if they primarily offer repair services Petrol stations Automatic (but not manual) car washes Vehicle repair and MOT services Bicycle shops Taxi and vehicle hire businesses Banks and building societies Post offices Short-term loan providers and money transfer businesses Funeral directors Laundrettes and dry cleaners Medical and dental services Vets and pet shops Animal rescue centres, boarding facilities, and animal groomers Agricultural supplies shops Mobility and disability support shops Storage and distribution facilities Car parks Public toilets Motorway service areas Outdoor playgrounds Outdoor parts of botanical gardens and heritage sites for exercise Places of worship Crematoriums and burial grounds Below we take a look at which big high street retailers are open during the lockdown. … [Read more...] about Which shops ARE open today? Full list including B&M, Homebase, Boots, Halfords and Poundland
Slow vaccine rollout could make lockdown last PAST Easter as Priti Patel blames AstraZeneca and Pfizer for causing ‘supply issues’ by ‘upgrading their factories’ – even though ’21m doses are already in UK’ and Scotland is ‘sitting on 400k’
But on Saturday and Sunday, Mr Hancock was seen in bustling Queen's Park, north-west London, playing rugby with his sons. A member of the public said to him: 'You're a bit dirty, mate,' and Mr Hancock replied: 'Bit of a muddy Saturday.' Though he was not breaching lockdown rules, Boris Johnson had urged people to stay home at the weekend and to 'think twice' about leaving the house. … [Read more...] about Slow vaccine rollout could make lockdown last PAST Easter as Priti Patel blames AstraZeneca and Pfizer for causing ‘supply issues’ by ‘upgrading their factories’ – even though ’21m doses are already in UK’ and Scotland is ‘sitting on 400k’
