One-metre social distancing rules to finish for good next month, says PM
The one-metre-plus guideline is expected to be abolished if the latest data goes in the right direction to support such a decision
14:23, 3 MAY 2021
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There is a good chance the one-metre-plus rule for social distancing will be ditched next month, the Prime Minister revealed today (Monday, May 3).
One death from coronavirus and 1,649 new cases in 24 hour period in United Kingdom
The record figures show 1,649 new cases and one death recorded in a 24 hour period in United Kingdom
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There has been one recorded death from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, according to officials. Figures released today (May 3) also show 1,649 new cases of the virus in the same period.
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HOLIDAYS ABROAD SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED UNTIL AUGUST, MPS WARN
Holidays abroad should be discouraged until August because of the threat of a third wave, MPs say.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus, a cross-party group of MPs, said the travel ban should continue and only be reviewed every three months.
Their report states: The UK Government should discourage all international leisure travel to prevent the importation of new variants into the UK, in order to reduce the risk of a third wave and further lockdowns. This recommendation should be implemented immediately and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Boris Johnson s ultra-cautious roadmap out of lockdown is set to re-start foreign holidays on May 17, when curbs on travelling abroad will be lifted.
There is a “good chance” the one-metre plus rule for social distancing can be ditched next month, Boris Johnson said. The final decision on whether the change can be brought in from June 21 will depend on the data, the Prime Minister added. Health Secretary Matt Hancock, meanwhile, expressed certainty over a “great British summer” ahead as he confirmed that a total of 50 million Covid-19 jabs have been given out across the UK. Mr Johnson said he feels like the next stage of reopening on May 17 – which covers indoor hospitality, entertainment and possibly foreign travel – “is going to be good”. Industry chiefs described a return to unrestricted trading for hospitality from June 21 as “vital” and “critical”.