77% of Brits support extending the lockdown next week amid fears of widespread ‘Coronaphobia’

More than 75 per cent of Britons support extending the lockdown next week, according to a new poll – amid fears widespread ‘coronaphobia’ could stop the country getting back up and running.  A new YouGov poll of 3152 adults has revealed that 77 per cent would like to see the lockdown continue while just 15 per … Read more

Californian governor Newsom is blasted for ‘allowing’ citizens to watch the sunrise amid lockdown

California‘s governor Gavin Newsom has been slammed for publishing a list of activities residents are ‘allowed’ to enjoy under lockdown amid protests over his decision to extend stay-at-home orders and close beaches. The Democrat said millions of the state’s residents can still meditate, play singles badminton, climb trees, ride a bike or watch the sunrise … Read more

Britain’s R number plummeted when the lockdown was introduced

The UK has begun a mass coronavirus testing scheme to help scientists work out how fast the disease is spreading as the county moves towards ending lockdown. In a nationwide effort, scientists will test more than 100,000 people for the virus to work out what proportion of the population are infected, and will carry on … Read more

Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown

Free virtual lessons on cybersecurity are being offered to thousands of young Brits in lockdown as part of a UK government scheme to develop their cyber skills. The Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) said its virtual school will offer educational games and activities for students aged 13 to 18. Teenagers will be … Read more

Turn your lockdown jigsaw puzzle into a work of art

 Joint effort: Completing a jigsaw by Wentworth Wooden Puzzles, which can be framed, inset Piece by piece we’re trying to make sense of our lives during the lockdown, hoping that a clear picture will emerge by the end of it. But that’s nothing new for dissectologists — as jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts are known – who … Read more

Bridezilla asked sister to put ‘more effort’ into wedding despite the lock-down

Pregnant bridesmaid is left stunned after her bridezilla sister asked her to use lockdown to put ‘more effort’ into planning her wedding this autumn – insisting she should feel GRATEFUL to be part of the big day British woman has revealed how her bridezilla sister has demanded more effort Thinks her sister is being ‘naive’ … Read more

Ministers warn lockdown could stay for MONTHS until new cases drop to the hundreds

Ministers have warned lockdown may need to remain in place for months until the number of new cases falls below 1,000 per day after Professor Chris Whitty raised the spectre of a second peak far worse than the first.  The total number of new coronavirus deaths in all settings was 674 on Thursday, down from … Read more

Boris Johnson says Britons SHOULD wear face masks after lockdown

Boris Johnson today announced that wearing face masks will be part of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown exit strategy.  The Prime Minister said the wearing of face coverings in public will be ‘useful’ in terms of stopping the spread of the disease when restrictions are lifted.  He also said they would give workers ‘confidence’ that it … Read more

Elon Musk brands lockdown ‘fascist’ and claims it poses risk to Tesla 

Elon Musk brands US lockdown measures ‘fascist’ and claims they pose a serious risk to Tesla By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 22:27 BST, 30 April 2020 Tesla boss Elon Musk has branded virus lockdown measures ‘fascist’ and warned they pose a ‘serious risk’ to his … Read more