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Britain's government on Wednesday rejected calls to trigger "Plan B" measures to limit spiralling Covid infection rates, even as it warned that cases could reach as many 100,000 a day over the winter months. Healthcare leaders have urged the government to reinstate some restrictions to prevent the close-contact spread of the coronavirus, including the wearing of masks indoors, to ease pressure on hospitals.
Rumors have been flying about what, if anything, President Donald Trump will do during the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. According to Business Insider, one such story making the rounds is that Trump will visit his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. In fact, a Scottish newspaper reported Sunday that a US military plane sometimes used by Trump is scheduled to arrive at an airport near the resort. But on Tuesday, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon put an end to such speculation. Sturgeon said the country's national lockdown, which includes a prohibition on non-essential travel, applies to Trump as well.
London (United Kingdom), Oct 15 (EFE/EPA) - (Camera: Andy Rain).- Authorities in London will raise its public health alert to its second highest level from midnight on Friday as the city struggles to contain a resurgence of Covid-19 infections. New measures include bans on indoor meetings of people from different households, mayor Sadiq Khan said. Khan said the measures — which he said should be implemented nationwide — were needed to save thousands of lives and protect the city’s economy, already “reeling” from the lockdown in the spring.FOOTAGE OF THE CITY OF LONDON WITH SIGNPOSTS ON SAFETY MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS.
Did you give birth during the pandemic? Were you pregnant at the time? Have your say and help the UK Covid-19 Inquiry to understand the impact of Covid-19 and shape the future of generations to come.
Earlier this month, the General Court of the European Union also struck down a 6 billion financial aid package Germany had granted Lufthansa during the pandemic. both cases have been brought forward by competitor Ryanair.
Following the Hamas militant group's 7 October attacks and Israel's subsequent ground offensive in Gaza, there have been apparent reprisals against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.