SOCIAL-distancing measures could be in place for up to a year until a corona virus vaccine is found, Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty has warned.
In the Downing Street press briefing, Chris Whitty said: “Until we get a vaccine, and the likelihood of getting it anytime in the next calendar year is incredibly small and I think we should be realistic about that.
“We’re going to have to rely on other social measures, which of course is very socially disruptive as everyone can find at the moment.”
He went on to add Covid-19 to us for the “foreseeable future” and “we have to accept that”.
First minister Nicola Sturgeon also announced Scotland to provide a blueprint for easing the cordon.
However, she warned that she can go back to normal for more than a year.
Oxford University today will begin human trials on a vaccine with 510 people volunteered.
The death toll in the UK reached 18.738 – 616 more than yesterday.
It has now been shown that two out of three Britons go back, creating a new holiday to celebrate the NHS and the caregiver.
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THE GOVERNMENT MUST BE READY, WITH CLEAR LEADERSHIP, WHEN THE LOCKING DEFURNISHES EXPERT
A clear guidance as to whether people can safely visit family and friends must be ready once a relaxation of the coronavirus lockdown rules is announced, a public health expert has warned.
Indefinite shielding from vulnerable groups like the over-70s would be “incredibly inedible and harmful to families,” said Professor Linda Bauld.
HAIRDRESSERS ‘STAY CLOSED FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS DUE TO VIRUS -‘ BECAUSE THERE IS NO SAFE WAY TO OPEN FOR THE SALONS
Minister afraid the hairdressers will remain closed for another six months, turning Britain into a people of long-haired scruffs.
Government scientists of the coronavirus lockdown have found no safe way to open the salons, The Sun can show.
The experts think it is impossible to do hairstyles without increasing the risk of spreading the virus.
Senior government statements expect them to leave you with no choice but to keep you closed as long as the epidemic is still ongoing, which is expected to occur during the summer.
Beauticians and nail salons are also expected to remain on display with the same grim judgment.
LAS VEGAS HOTEL WILL BE AGAIN IN THREE WEEKS
A major hotel on the Las Vegas Strip is making plans to reopen in three weeks if the governor cancels its closure because of the pandemic.
Treasure Island says it accepts reservations arriving on May 15th.
The hotel has almost 3,000 rooms.
ECUADOR COVID-19 FALLS DOUBLE AS HIGH AS CONFIRMED, THE MINISTER SAYS
Ecuador’s health minister said today that the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country is double.
Authorities have around 11,000 new confirmed cases today after there was a delay in testing.
US CDC REPORTS 828,441 CORONAVIRUS CASES, DEATH CASES 46,379
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday reported 828,441 cases of the coronavirus, increasing from 25,858 from your previous count.
The number of deaths increased from 1.804 to 46.379.
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