As of today, the whole of England is going into lockdown again, due to the new variant (British mutation) of the corona virus, which has caused large numbers of infections. The British variant of the corona virus is fifty to seventy percent more contagious, according to various media. This is the third lockdown since the start of the corona crisis. The new lockdown in England will certainly apply until mid-February. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this in a televised speech, calling on everyone to obey the rules. You may only go outside in England for essential work, shopping or sports. Working from home and home schooling is now the norm again.

Children of care providers can go to school. Non-essential services and shops are closed and restaurants are only allowed to offer take-out meals. About 59.000 new corona infections were reported yesterday in England. Through this lockdown, England hopes to reduce the number of corona infections. Scotland is also going into lockdown today, Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced in a press conference on Monday. Germany and Austria are also still in lockdown. Our reports on their website that unknown sources say the lockdown in Germany will be extended. Our country will also be in a strict lockdown until at least 19 January, it remains to be seen whether this lockdown will be extended or whether easing measures will be announced.

Also read: Joint start of corona vaccination on January 6

Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson
Print Friendly, PDF & Email