From today in England, the lockdown has – in part – been eased, and we can now meet up to six people (or two households) for some al fresco fun. After months of socialising with only our fridges, many will have forgotten how to interact with other people. Let’s be honest, being nice to friends … Read more
Exercise and socialising with friends can lift depression for patients with dementia, new study shows Researchers examined different treatments given to more than 28,000 patients They found medication such as antidepressants did not improve symptoms Non-drug interventions, including exercise, massage therapy, animal therapy and ‘social prescribing’ of activities such as singing groups were helpful The … Read more
Rules on leaving the house in lockdown You cannot leave your home to meet socially with anyone you do not live with or are not in a support bubble with (if you are legally permitted to form one). You may exercise on your own, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble. … Read more
By Jack Maidment and Jack Elsom for MailOnline Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi today said AstraZeneca is ‘confident’ its jab prevents serious illness caused by the South African coronavirus variant after early data from a small study suggested the vaccine was less effective against the strain. Mr Zahawi said he had spoken to England’s Deputy Chief … Read more
Boris Johnson will begin easing restrictions to permit outdoor meetings and sport once children are back in school, sources claimed last night. Ministers are believed to be drawing up ‘tentative’ plans to gently relax the rules to allow open-air gatherings in the spring. This blueprint mapping out the baby steps back to normality will begin … Read more
Can viruses such as the one that causes Covid-19 attack our brains and change our behaviour — thereby prolonging an outbreak? That’s the suggestion from U.S. researchers who say that the coronavirus may be manipulating the behaviour of infected people, sometimes even before they show symptoms, so they become more sociable. In fact, such behaviour-changing … Read more
Greene King has announced a new ‘safe socialising’ layout to its 1,700 pubs as preparations ratchet up to serve customers from July 4. The UK pub giant said it has invested £15million into pub safety, including protective measures for staff and customers such as Perspex screens and visors. Tables will be spaced out in line with … Read more
Britons hoping to crack out the coals for a summer barbecue with friends and family could get the opportunity to as early as next month, it has today been revealed. Small outdoor gatherings, including barbecues and garden parties, which have been banned since the start of lockdown, could be the next measures to be eased, … Read more
Britons hoping to crack out the coals for a summer barbecue with friends and family could get the opportunity to as early as next month, it has today been revealed. Small outdoor gatherings, including barbecues and garden parties, which have been banned since the start of lockdown, could be the next measures to be eased, … Read more