On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Ranking Member Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) acknowledged that there wasn’t any evidence for six feet social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic but defended the guidelines because “they
Many Japanese citizens are taking formal lessons in how to smile again after three years of wearing masks ruined their facial expressions, according to Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper.
Nearly half of U.S. adults say they do not expect their lives to “return to pre-pandemic normalcy,” a Gallup News poll found.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday called for a return to wearing face masks in public places, citing the enormous surge of coronavirus cases in China and rising caseloads in some other countries, including the United States.
The Sri Lankan Health Ministry on Monday asked residents to resume using face masks, social distancing, and aggressive hand washing to control the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.
New Zealand, often held up as the best example outside China of an authoritarian government controlling the spread of Chinese coronavirus with harsh lockdowns, is currently experiencing its worst coronavirus death rates of the entire pandemic.
“…acts of gross misconduct akin to a workplace assault… because in a way that is exactly what it was,” the ruling said.
A majority of the American public does not support reinstituting masks or social distancing guidelines, two years after the start of the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, a Monmouth University survey released Monday found.
A nine-month pregnant woman living in Singapore recently alleged she was “pushed to the ground” and “kicked” by Singaporean government employees assigned to monitor social distancing at a local park after she confronted the people for their suspicious behavior, Singapore’s Mothership digital news platform reported Thursday.
A cartel-connected Mexican border state governor is threatening to fire state employees caught at private social gatherings, claiming they contribute to the spread of COVID-19. The measure has been called “illegal” and “hypocritical” by rival politicians.
Fans were confused during Saturday’s NFL broadcast over Fox Sports’ Erin Andrews “socially distanced” interview with Aaron Rodgers.
London’s Metropolitan Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after complaints about their refusal to alleged lockdown-busting Christmas parties at the Prime Minister’s residence.
A poll has found that the English public is accepting of certain restrictions, but that the idea of a full lockdown remains extremely unpopular.
The prime minister’s office has clashed with the UK’s Health Security Agency chief over her recommendations for people to socialise less before Christmas — going beyond the official guidance — with a Number 10 spokesman stating “she is not a government minister”.
England’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty has suggested that Britons would accept fresh restrictions, after 20 months of on-and-off lockdowns and social distancing.
The British government has denied reports that it is drawing up plans for an October “firebreak” coronavirus lockdown if hospitalisations continue to rise.
The education secretary has backed schools taking the part of parents by teaching them “family dining” at lunchtime, including table manners and social skills.
Health Secretary Gavin Williamson has dampened the mood ahead of the new school year, saying that despite the impending relaxation of coronavirus restrictions, pupils should not get “too carried away” with their “new freedoms”.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will require attendees at a campaign rally in Daly City on Friday to show proof of vaccination — even though they will be sitting in their cars.
Face masks are now being required in schools and businesses in Dallas County after an executive order was signed by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins on Wednesday.
Labour’s Sadiq Khan is lobbying the government for a by-law to make not wearing a mask on London public transport a fineable offence, despite the legal requirement for face coverings being lifted across England last month.
Author Peter Hitchens has predicted that Britain could still be debating coronavirus restrictions in a year, after the UK has been under some form of lockdown or restrictions since March 2020.
Steve Baker MP has warned the government not to consider shutting down the UK again in the Autumn after the government confirmed it would be reviewing its Covid-19 response in September.
An NBA finals announcer mocked Dr. Anthony Fauci Tuesday night as fans ignored social distancing guidelines outside the arena while watching the game six of the NBA playoffs.
The British public will be “expected” to work from home and continue wearing masks in public spaces, Boris Johnson is set to pronounce.
Hong Kong health officials on Thursday extended most Chinese coronavirus social distancing restrictions in the city for an additional two weeks even though the metropolis has failed to record a single locally transmitted case of the disease since June 7, the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) reported.
England’s chief medical officer has reportedly told Cabinet ministers to reopen as soon as possible in the Summer as Winter will be difficult.
Matt Hancock is under pressure to resign as health secretary after footage appeared to reveal him having an affair with an aide.
There has been a sharp increase in parents bringing their children to NHS emergency rooms with mild illnesses and fevers because they are unused to seeing their children sick after more than a year of lockdowns.
Matt Hancock apologised for breaching “social distancing guidance” after pictures emerged allegedly showing the married health secretary kissing his female aide.
An increase in prescribing antidepressants to children in England peaked with each of the three national lockdowns during the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, an analysis of data claims.
There is no “legal compulsion” to wear masks after all Chinese coronavirus restrictions are lifted next month, the UK’s environment secretary has said.
Mental health specialists have described the phenomena of “locked-in trauma” plaguing youngsters after more than a year of lockdowns, with children as young as five experiencing anxiety, including about playing with others.
Dozens of Conservative MPs rebelled and voted against extending restrictions — but not enough to stop the measures being passed, with 491 MPs backing the plans.
A senior Cabinet minister has said the government “doesn’t have the right to take charge of people’s lives, purely to prevent them seeing the doctor”, as the prime minister is reportedly battling rising discontent amongst MPs over the delay to ending coronavirus restrictions.
Former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said that Britons have been “worried and frightened” into accepting lockdown because of “incorrect” scientific forecasts, which did not take into account the impact vaccination would have on the transmission of the Chinese coronavirus.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference to mark the June 15 reopening of the state but many restrictions are still in place.
Lockdown sceptic Conservative MP Sir Charles Walker believes that July the 19th will not be the end of restrictions, saying that the government’s scientific advisors will be pushing for another extension and predicted that the longer into Summer that unlocking is delayed, the more likely it will go on and lead to a tightening of measures in Winter.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the proposed end to all Chinese coronavirus-related restrictions in England has been postponed from June 21st to July 19th.
A scientist advising the government on the UK’s response to the Chinese coronavirus has predicted that a “substantial third wave” is coming. Meanwhile, the prime minister is set to announce a four-week delay to the end of restrictions.
