The disrespect of tens of thousands of Britons for measures of social detachment in times of pandemic led the Bournemouth / Christchurch / Poole municipality in southern England to declare “serious incident”, a measure foreseen in the law that will allow the reinforcement of different authorities in the region.
In recent days, its beaches have been invaded by thousands of bathers, that created chaos everywhere, leaving behind 40 tons of garbage and a record of parking tickets in the country’s coastal zone. Five people were arrested for disorderly behavior and drug possession and musical equipment was seized.
The declaration of “serious incident” will allow an emergency response by different authorities to avoid further overcrowding on the beaches, traffic disorder, illegal camping and violence in general. In addition to disagreements between people and groups, whether on the beach, in a 30-minute queue to buy an ice cream, in the long traffic to get to or from the beach or due to excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, garbage collectors were also harassed and threatened, requiring police protection to work.
This invasion, which left services “completely overwhelmed”, ran and the British government, through the Minister of Health, now threatens the British that it may close the beaches.
We have the power to close the beaches. I am reluctant to use it, because the British have been through quite difficult confinement and I want everyone to be able to enjoy the sun. But the key is to do it with respect for the rules. Stay with your family, stay a good distance from other families “, warned Matt Hancock, speaking to a radio.
The turning point will be the resurgence of new Covid-19 outbreaks in the UK.
If there is an increase in the number of cases, we will take action “, guaranteed the minister.
On social networks there were several images shared of the beaches full of bathers, but also of the garbage they left behind.
According to the latest balance of authorities, the UK recorded an additional 149 deaths from Covid-19, bringing the total to 43,230 deaths.
The number of new infected people almost doubled, from 653 on Wednesday to 1,118 on Thursday, totaling 307,980 infected.
In preparing the third phase of the deconfinition plan, which comes into force on July 4, the British government intends to facilitate the creation of terraces and outdoor consumption spaces next to bars and restaurants.
Bar and restaurant owners will be able to occupy sidewalks and transform car parks to enjoy the good weather in the country.
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