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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it mistakenly published guidance suggesting that the novel coronavirus spreads through the air. ”A draft version of proposed changes to these recommendations was posted in error to the agency’s official website,’ the agency in a statement, according to CNBC. ‘CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding … Read more
KAROL SIKORA: It is illogical and merely invites ridicule and disobedience from an increasingly sceptical and weary public Expert advisers have deep and very specific areas of knowledge, but can only offer a selective view of the facts – in this case a recent and modest rise in coronavirus infections in young people – to ministers. … Read more
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson was under fresh pressure last night after critical lockdown guidance for schools was issued just before midnight on Friday evening. Unions reacted with fury over the ‘reprehensible’ timing of the advice, which said that secondary pupils could be kept home on a rota every two weeks in areas that are locked … Read more
Santa’s grottoes face the axe as Harrods announces it will ‘consider Government guidance’ over whether they comply with social distancing Shops and garden centres are revising their Christmas plans over coronavirus Retailers will need to restrict the numbers of youngsters being allowed in Harrods- who have had a grotto for 65 years- says that it … Read more
Tory MPs urge Boris Johnson to ditch ‘blanket’ work from home guidance to encourage more people to return to offices as ministers push for civil servants to lead by example Ministers are pushing for more civil servants to return to working in Whitehall Majority of civil servants have worked from home during the coronavirus crisis … Read more
New setback for happy couples as weddings remain on hold while registrars ‘await government guidance’ despite Boris Johnson saying service could restart on July 4 Couples face waiting until September for their big day despite July 4 lockdown easing County councils say ceremonies are delayed while they wait for clear guidance At the start of … Read more
Families and friends can all meet up at home under new lockdown guidance – but distancing means there must be no hugging… yet Family and friends can now stay overnight for the first time since March 23 There is no limit on the size of households involved or the distance travelled Boris Johnson told MPs … Read more
Boris Johnson’s medical and science chiefs have both warned that Britain will continue to be plagued by coronavirus until next spring. Chief medical officer Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance appeared alongside the Prime Minister at today’s Downing Street briefing as Mr Johnson unveiled a relaxation of lockdown rules. The PM said he … Read more
Hidden deep in the annex to the Government’s coronavirus ‘road map to recovery’ plan lies a surprising admission. It turns out the two-metre rule isn’t actually a rule at all. The 51-page document, published last month, says: ‘Public Health England recommends trying to keep two metres away from people as a precaution. ‘However, this is not … Read more
Will the two-metre rule be relaxed? Matt Hancock reveals top scientists are ‘doing some work’ on UK’s social distancing guidance Government scientists have launched review of two-metre social distancing rule Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) looking into the policy in place Possible relaxation of the rule would serve as a lifeline for pubs and … Read more