Britain COVID-19

• Britain reports 10,000 new Omicron cases, ‘major incident’ declared in London

  The total number of Omicron cases recorded across the country hit almost 25,000 as of 1800 GMT on Friday, up by more than 10,000 cases from 24 hours earlier.

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  Dec 18, 2021
  
• Britain’s slow COVID-19 response led to thousands of deaths, report says

  U.K. lawmakers said their inquiry was designed to uncover why they performed ``significantly worse'' than many other countries during the initial period of the pandemic.

  World

  Oct 12, 2021
  
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• ‘Freedom Day’ kicks off in U.K. as country drops remaining COVID-19 restrictions

  The end of restrictions in England on Monday is a big moment in Britain’s handling of the pandemic, which has killed more than 128,000 people across the country.

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  Jul 19, 2021
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• Hugs and pints indoors: U.K. lays out latest phase of COVID-19 lockdown lifting

  As of May 17, Brits will be allowed to meet up indoors for the first time in months, in groups of up to six people or two full households together.

  World

  May 10, 2021
• ‘Race against time’: Worst yet to come for U.K. amid pandemic, PM says

  The death toll in the United Kingdom has been soaring and now stands in excess of 81,000 -- the world's fifth-highest toll -- while more than 3 million people have tested positive.

  World

  Jan 11, 2021
• U.K. PM to urge people to work from home if they can as coronavirus cases spike

  Boris Johnson will also order all pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues across England to start closing early.

  World

  Sep 22, 2020
• U.K. headed for massive spike in coronavirus cases, top advisers warn

  "We have, in a very bad sense, literally turned a corner," after weeks of rising infections, said Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty.

  World

  Sep 21, 2020
• Coronavirus: U.K. urges public to use face masks, marking U-turn on previous advice

  That is a recommendation rather than a rule, and people won’t be penalized if they don’t wear a mask.

  World

  May 11, 2020
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• Britain’s Boris Johnson remains in ICU as country grapples with coronavirus

  The country’s confirmed coronavirus death toll reached 6,159 as of Tuesday, an increase of 786 from 24 hours earlier. That was the biggest daily leap to date, although the deaths reported Tuesday occurred over several days.

  Health

  Apr 8, 2020