Britain will endure MORE lockdowns in future unless government changes its ‘dangerous’ stance

Boris Johnson‘s ‘dangerous’ coronavirus strategy will lead to more outbreaks and lockdowns, an ‘alternative SAGE’ panel of experts warned today.  The independent scientists say the PM’s aim of flattening infections and ensuring the NHS is not overwhelmed until a vaccine is ready is ‘foolish’.  This is because GPs and councils have no idea how many people in their … Read more

Florida reopens economy as states continue to lift COVID-19 lockdowns

Florida has now officially reopened with most coronavirus restrictions being lifted as of today as about half of all US states partially reopen their economies after the lockdown.  As part of the reopening in Florida, which has seen 1,300 deaths and 36,000 infections among its 21.5 million residents, retailers and restaurants across much of the … Read more

US slowly reopens: Locals head outdoors as 31 states ease lockdowns

People across the country are slowly trickling out of quarantine and heading to local parks, beaches, and the few businesses that are up and running as states begin to reopen. So far 31 states in the US have lifted some coronavirus lockdown restrictions with most governors restarting the economy in phases, staring with allowing retailers … Read more

Imperial College London scientist warns lockdowns could become the norm

A professor at Imperial College London claims there may never be a coronavirus vaccine and governments will have to respond to future outbreaks with lockdowns. Dr David Nabarro, a special envoy to the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Covid-19, said no ‘absolute assumption’ can be made ‘that a vaccine will appear at all’. The global health professor … Read more

France and Italy will ease lockdowns faster in places with fewer cases

Germany will review its coronavirus lockdown measures next week to see what impact they’ve had on infections after a recent rise in cases, Angela Merkel’s chief of staff has said.  The German Chancellor is in talks today with regional leaders about loosening measures further – including reopening schools and allowing sports teams to train – … Read more

‘Quarantine fatigue’ is setting in as data shows people taking more trips since lockdowns began

Researchers say ‘quarantine fatigue’ is setting in as more Americans are venturing outside despite stay-at-home orders that were implemented in mid-March due to the coronavirus outbreak.  A review of smartphone data shows there was a slight nationwide shift during the week of April 13, say the researchers at the Maryland Transportation Institute at the University … Read more

Greenhouse gas emissions drop due to coronavirus lockdowns is NOT enough to stop climate change

The world has seen an average of a six percent drop in greenhouse gases amid the coronavirus pandemic due to lockdowns and industry shutdowns. Although levels rose to new records this time last year, the decrease is still not significant enough to halt climate change, the United Nation’s weather agency warns. Experts say that once … Read more

Americans answer Trump’s call to ‘liberate’ states from governors’ stringent coronavirus lockdowns

Americans have taken part in mass protests after President Donald Trump urged supporters to ‘liberate’ states from governors’ stringent coronavirus lockdowns. Demonstrators rallied in the streets waving huge USA flags and called for the country to reopen despite the pandemic ripping through the country. Thousands raced to the Florida coastline after Governor Ron DeSantis gave the … Read more

Americans are streaming eight hours of content a day during coronavirus lockdowns, study finds

How much are you binge watching? Study finds Americans are streaming eight hours of content a day and finishing three TV series every week during coronavirus lockdowns Americans are using streaming sites more during coronavirus lockdowns  A survey asked 2,000 Americans about their viewing habits The average person is watching at least eight hours of … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Food wholesalers, lockdown’s ‘best kept secret’

 JJ Foodservice  Order online for next day delivery – depending on your location The business who supplied Wasabi, You Me Sushi and schools are also now selling to the public.  Sezer Ozkul, Chief Products Officer told FEMAIL: ‘Our business literally changed overnight –  on March 21st we had an emergency strategy meeting.  ‘By the end … Read more