British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under pressure from his backbench Conservative MPs to commit to ending restrictions and start managing COVID-19 as an endemic disease like flu. Former chief whip Mark Harper, an influential lockdown-sceptic, warned Johnson that he could suffer a significant rebellion later this month if he tries to extend the “Plan…
UK Lawmakers Oppose Government Plan for COVID-19 Certificates
The British government’s plan to introduce COVID-status certification has met with resistance from lawmakers from across the political spectrum. In a review published on Monday, the government said it will begin to trial COVID-status certification in certain settings, including large events, as England gradually exits the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus lockdown. The government said…
CCP Virus Infection Rates Continue to Drop Across UK
The number of people getting infected with the CCP virus has continued to decrease across the UK, newly released data shows. According to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics, approximately 1 in 220 people in England were infected with the virus in the week ending Feb. 27. In Wales, the percentage…
UK Public Finances Under ‘Enormous Strains’: Chancellor Sunak
Britain’s public finances are under “enormous strains” as a result of huge government borrowing during the CCP virus pandemic, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has said. In an interview with the Financial Times on Friday, Sunak said he will “level with people” about the challenge when he delivers the budget on Wednesday….
Slow Lockdown Exit ‘Hammer Blow’ to Economy: UK Conservatives
Some British lawmakers in the ruling Conservative party have criticised the government’s plan to take the country out of the ongoing CCP virus lockdown, saying its slow pace will cause unnecessary further damage to the economy. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his “roadmap” out of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus…
English Schools to Reopen on March 8 as UK Eases CCP Virus Lockdown
Schools in England will reopen on March 8 as part of the government’s four-step roadmap to lift the CCP virus lockdown, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday. Addressing the House of Commons, Johnson laid out his “roadmap” out of the lockdown, which includes four stages with five weeks in between. As part of…
UK to Allow Some Care Home Visits in England as Lockdown Eased
The British government announced on Saturday that it is loosening restrictions on care home visits in England as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. For months, care home residents have only been able to see loved ones outdoors or through screens. But from March 8, they will be able…
CCP Virus Infections Continue to Drop Across UK
CCP virus infection rates have continued to decrease across the UK, the latest figures from Britain’s official statistics agency show. The number of people who tested positive for the virus in the community dropped during the seven days up to Feb. 12, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released on Friday. In…
UK Study Reports Strong Decline in CCP Virus in England
CCP virus infections in England have fallen significantly since January, according to a study data published on Thursday. Imperial College London’s latest REACT-1 study report found that CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus infections fell by more than two-thirds from the last report in January. Swab results recorded between Feb. 4 and 13 from volunteers showed…
UK Needs ‘Cautious but Irreversible’ Path out of Lockdown: Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday refused to set firm dates for easing COVID-19 lockdown measures, arguing instead that a “cautious but irreversible” plan would be preferable. Johnson, who is due to reveal his plan for exiting lockdown on Feb. 22, has come under pressure from lawmakers and businesses to set clear dates for…
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