British Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to introduce the second national lock in the event of another flash СOVID-19. In an interview with The Sunday Telegraph, the head of the British government compared the option of national isolation with a “nuclear deterrent”, expressing the view that the country “again will be in that position”.
According to the BBC, the right to “lightning” lock was provided at the discretion of local authorities. In accordance with the new powers of the community can close the shops, cancel public events and close public places outdoors to control outbreaks of the disease. Earlier, the chief scientific adviser to the British government expressed the view that such measures may be necessary as winter approaches. “Come winter, the calls are much more serious and, of course, there is a risk that this can also require national actions”, – said sir Patrick Vallance.
for its part, the British government stressed that the experts better identify the disease, distinguish it locally and determine which group it affects and how to prevent the surge of the pandemic. “Now we can really look at what is happening much closer to real time to identify outbreaks and to promptly eliminate them, and work with local authorities, to isolate the problem at the local and regional level, if required,” said Boris Johnson. According to him, Britain can return to “normal life”, probably closer to Christmas.
meanwhile, Professor John Edmunds, a member of the British government scientific Advisory group for emergencies, said in the program “bi-Bi-si today” that before returning to the normal mode in Albion, which was before the introduction of national isolation, “still far away”. According to him, travel by public transport, leisure, without limitation, hugs and handshakes with friends, “coming back soon”. “We will not be able to make it until then, until we become immune to the virus, that is, before the opening is still far away, until we have proven the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. If we go back to normal behavior, the virus will come again very quickly,” said Edmunds.
according to broadcasting Corporation in Britain from July 25 to may re-open indoor sports halls, swimming pools and other sports facilities. On August 1, the government will update guidance on return to work employees to ask employers to make decisions about how and where their employees can safely proceed to the performance of official duties.
From 1 August will be allowed to re-open most of the places. From September, schools, kindergartens and College�� will be open to all children and young people on a regular basis, while universities are still working hard to reopen. Since October, the British government intends to allow viewers to return to the stadiums, while conferences and other business events can resume depending on the results of the pilot activities.
