“Rule of Six” Almost Unenforceable, Say Police Chiefs
March 31, 2021 5:53 pm 17 CommentsThe "Rule of Six" is almost unenforceable because of the Government's decision to allow two households to meet outside, say police chiefs.
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Shielding Coming to an End in England and Wales
March 31, 2021 1:29 pm 15 CommentsThe four million people in England and Wales who have been told to shield during lockdown will no longer have to do so from Thursday, but are still being advised by the Government to keep social contacts at low levels.
Hospital Covid Outbreaks Caused in Part by Wrong Staff Getting PPE
March 31, 2021 11:25 am 14 CommentsHospital Covid outbreaks happened in part because the wrong staff received full PPE, a new study suggests. Less severely ill patients are actually more likely to infect people around them than those requiring oxygen.
Germany Limits Use of AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine for Under-60s
March 31, 2021 12:14 am 4 CommentsGermany is suspending its rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine for people aged below 60 because of a risk of rare blood clots. This decision follows that of Canada to limit the rollout of the jab for those under 55.
Covid Involved in Fewer Than 10% of Deaths in England and Wales by Mid-March, ONS Says
March 30, 2021 11:27 am 12 CommentsCovid was involved in fewer than 10% of all deaths in England and Wales by mid-March, according to the latest figures from the ONS. The number of excess deaths has also fallen below zero for the second week running.
Visits to World’s Top 100 Museums and Galleries Fall 77% Due to Lockdowns
March 30, 2021 10:29 am 16 CommentsA new survey has highlighted the damaging impact of lockdowns on museums and art galleries across the world, with visitor numbers at the top 100 institutions plunging by 77% last year.
Canada Suspends Use of AstraZeneca Covid Jab for Those Under 55
March 30, 2021 9:43 am 23 CommentsCanada has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine for those under 55 due to concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots. This side effect is thought to be most likely among women under age 55.
Brits Can Now Go to the Beach
March 30, 2021 12:39 am 16 CommentsThere is now no legal limit on how far Brits can travel for trips at the countryside or coastline. Many are expected to make the most of the "mini-heatwave" forecasted this week by going to the beach!
Will British Travellers to France Pose as Lorry Drivers to Avoid PCR Test Bill?
March 29, 2021 4:51 pm 21 CommentsAs new Government travel restrictions come into force, a reader asks how likely it is that some people will begin posing as lorry drivers (who get tested for free) to avoid paying hefty PCR test fees?
Holiday Ban Is a Kick in the Teeth for Tourism and Hospitality, Says Hotel Owner
March 29, 2021 3:14 pm 22 CommentsThe Government's ban on foreign travel is yet another kick in the teeth for the hospitality industry and for the UK's economy as a whole, says hotelier Sir Rocco Forte. This overcautious approach simply makes no sense.