Premier League clubs fear social distancing make return of away fans ‘more trouble than it’s worth’

Premier League clubs fear social distancing makes return of away fans at end of this season ‘more TROUBLE than it’s worth’… and believe encouraging supporters to travel outside local area sends wrong message in pandemic Premier League clubs say more time is needed to prepare for away fans to return  Sources revealed the clubs’ views … Read more

Work from home guidance and social distancing rules could continue PAST ‘freedom day’ June 21

Work from home guidance and social distancing rules could continue PAST ‘freedom day’ June 21 amid warnings easing might depend on use of ‘Covid passports’ By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 17:32 BST, 5 April 2021 | Updated: 17:42 BST, 5 April 2021 Ministers have raised the prospect of some social distancing and … Read more

Social distancing rules in bars could be scrapped early… IF bosses demand ‘Covid-certification’

Pubs and restaurants may be allowed to drop social distancing rules earlier if they introduce vaccine passports – in a move that could see them brought in by the back door. So-called ‘Covid-certification’ will be required to enter theatres, stadiums and nightclubs this summer, under plans being drawn up by ministers. MPs are to get a … Read more

‘Out-dated’ social distancing measures will not protect you from Covid-19

Floor tiles, signs and posters urge us to ‘KEEP A SOCIAL DISTANCE’, while arcane one-way systems stop us from passing one another. Sinks have been taped up, just in case we get too close while carrying out all-important hand-washing, as have some of the urinals in the men’s loo, presumably to mitigate the Covid risk of … Read more

Mice engage in social distancing, study shows

Many animals practice social distancing when illness is detected in their group; Vampire bats will stop grooming sick groupmates, but continue providing food for them We’ve all become familiar with the concept of social distancing in the last year. But the animal kingdom has been practicing the health recommendation all along, according to a growing … Read more

‘Covid shame’ is stopping people reporting symptoms or even properly social distancing

‘Covid shame’ is stopping people reporting symptoms or even properly social distancing, new report warns Researchers from the University of Kent and Leeds Beckett University Study found a link between feelings of shame and absence of cooperation Those who felt stigmatised were less likely to warn others they tested positive  By Emer Scully For Mailonline … Read more

Masks and social distancing could be in place for 10 YEARS, Lord Sumption claims

Masks and social distancing could be in place for 10 YEARS – as long as Britain endured rationing after the Second World War, Lord Sumption claims Former Supreme Court judge compared Covid restrictions to rationing He warned it was ‘politically unrealistic’ for social controls to be dropped soon SAGE scientists have warned measures may be … Read more

JCVI member issues social distancing warning 

Social distancing must stay in place until EVERYONE has been vaccinated, says member of Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation Professor Jeremy Brown said ‘some degree of social distancing’ will be needed He said some ‘protection’ will be needed until ‘everybody’ has been vaccinated Prof Brown also warned lifting rules too fast risks another ‘wave … Read more

‘Freedom passport’ app could allow venues to reopen with minimal social distancing 

‘Freedom passport’ app could allow pubs, restaurants and sports venues to reopen with minimal social distancing Users will instantly be able to show evidence of their latest negative Covid test A government review is due to conclude before all restrictions lifted on June 21 Experts describe the technology as ‘a massive game-changer for this summer’  … Read more

Covid US: Spring breakers ditch masks and social distancing rules on South Padre Island, Texas

Maskless revelers flocked to a Texas Spring Break hotspot this week to drink, party and send a defiant message to CDC killjoys: ‘Corona is so last year.’ The Centers for Disease Control begged youngsters not to join in the annual beach booze-fest in fears it could fuel a spike in COVID-19 infections. But tanked-up partygoers … Read more