Almost half of all councils in England saw their Covid-19 infection rate DROP last week, data shows EXCLUSIVE: As many as 69 out of 149 councils recorded a dip in their Covid-19 infection rates, data shows And only three local authorities suffered surges in coronavirus infection rates higher than 50 per cent Devon recorded the… Read More »
Liverpool recorded 600 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending 6 October. The average for England was 74. BBC News – Health
All pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues in England must have a 22:00 closing time from Thursday, to help curb the spread of coronavirus. The sector will also be restricted by law to table service only. The measures will be set out by the prime minister in the Commons before he addresses the nation… Read More »
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce that people can only gather in groups of six or fewer after the country reported an uptick in coronavirus cases. Johnson will announce the change during a Wednesday press conference. Social gatherings of more than 30 people are already banned in England. The new guidance will grant police… Read More »
More than two million people shielding against coronavirus in most of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland can now leave their home and return to work. Vulnerable people were advised in March to stay at home, or shield, to avoid contracting Covid-19. In Wales the advice stays in place until 16 August. But Macmillan Cancer Support… Read More »