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Coronavirus: Schools and workplaces could see ‘local lockdowns’

Local lockdowns could see schools and workplaces targeted in areas of England that have “flare-ups” of coronavirus, the communities secretary has said. Robert Jenrick said restrictions could be introduced at “a micro level” to control the virus in particular communities. The measures will be part of the test and trace system, which will be ready… Read More »

Lockdowns not enough to defeat coronavirus

Countries can’t simply lock down their societies to defeat coronavirus, the World Health Organisation’s top emergency expert says, adding that public health measures are needed to avoid a resurgence of the virus later on. “What we really need to focus on is finding those who are sick, those who have the virus, and isolate them,… Read More »