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Boris Johnson is preparing to address the nation tonight and announce the UK roadmap out of the blockade.
The Prime Minister will speak at 7pm and plans to establish how the country can return to work.
It came when he folded his new catchphrase “Stay Alert,” while delegate leaders rejected the advice in favor of the “stay at home” message to fight the coronavirus.
Before a Cobra meeting this afternoon chaired by Boris Johnson, the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland said they had not been consulted on the slogan “stay alert, control the virus and save lives.”
Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish Prime Minister, said the first thing he heard about “the Prime Minister’s new catchphrase” was on the front page of The Sunday Telegraph.
The prime minister tweeted an image detailing the new message saying: “We can help control the virus by staying alert.”
Today there has been confusion over what “Stay Alert” really means, as the Government departs from its previous clear message of; “Stay home, save lives, protect the NHS.”
Explaining the new slogan, No. 10 said that we can all be alert:
- Stay home as much as possible.
- Work from home if you can
- Limit contact with other people.
- Keep your distance if you go out (2 meters away whenever possible)
- Wash your hands regularly
Follow the latest updates below:
05:02 PM Action taken against two people traveling to pick up a new car
The Central Highway Police Group said action had been taken against two people traveling on the M6 to pick up a new car.
Along with a photo of two people sitting in a Mitsubishi 4×4, the CMPG said: “The driver and passenger of this vehicle have been denounced for breaching the greedy restrictions on the M6.
“Traveling from Coventry to Rochdale to pick up your new car is not an essential trip.”
Some Twitter users criticized the police group’s actions, and one response described the decision as a heavy hand.
04:57 p. M. India to ‘gradually’ restart railway operations in reducing closure
One of the world’s largest train networks will “gradually” restart operations starting Tuesday as India eases its coronavirus blockade, as the number of cases exceeds 60,000 with more than 2,000 deaths.
About 30 train trips, 15 pairs of return trips, will be made from the capital, New Delhi, to other cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, Indian Railways said Sunday night.
“Passengers will be required to cover their faces and undergo an exit check and only asymptomatic passengers will be able to board the train,” the rail ministry said in a statement.
The vast train network, which had transported more than 20 million passengers daily, was halted in late March when India imposed a strict blockade to stop the spread of the virus.
04:56 p. M. The death toll in France increases by 70
France has said its death toll has risen by 70 to 26,380, including hospitals and nursing homes.
Meanwhile, the number of people in intensive care units fell to 2,776, from 2,812 on Saturday.
04:39 p. M. Despite White House virus cases, top attendees defend reopening
Two top economic advisers in the United States defended the need for a rapid reopening of the economy, even when the coronavirus reached the White House despite extraordinary precautions taken there.
But comments from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and economic adviser Larry Kudlow came just two days after the country recorded the largest job loss in history, with 20.5 million jobs lost in April, and as the Virus cases continued to rise in some states with far more projected deaths.
Vice President Spokeswoman Mike Pence and a White House valet who served President Donald Trump have tested positive for the virus, and like three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including chief expert Anthony Fauci, They reportedly self-quarantined after possible exposure to the pathogen. .
04:35 pm Look: Boris Johnson clarifies the “stay alert” message
Boris Johnson has shared additional information on what exactly ‘staying alert’ means.
He tweeted, “As we begin to recover from the coronavirus, we all must do our part by following the rules.”
04:30 p.m. NHS waiting lists could double by fall, amid fear, service will be overwhelmed
This just came from Laura Donnelly, our health editor:
NHS waiting lists could double by the fall, with more than seven million patients facing delays, new forecasts suggest.
Doctors called for urgent action to prevent a winter crisis, amid warnings from NHS chiefs that restarting routine services could be even more challenging than stopping them.
An analyst report suggests that as a result of delays caused by the virus, 1.3 million patients have been added to waiting lists for outpatient appointments.
You can Read the full story here.
04:24 p.m. Railroad staff are told to refuse to work if safety is compromised
Rail and subway personnel are warned not to work if they believe conditions are unsafe amid warnings that the government’s “confusing” messages could have “lethal consequences.”
The rail, maritime and transport union (RMT) issued new guidance to its members on Sunday, before a speech by the Prime Minister that is expected to include information affecting the industry.
The RMT said that “turning” in front of the direction showed “confusing and contradictory” messages about the Covid-19 blockade.
Rail services will increase starting May 18, but the RMT said it was carried forward to Monday.
In a member circular issued after a union executive (NEC) meeting on Sunday, the union said:
“Given the confusion and mixed messages generated by the Government in recent days, RMT has no confidence in the Government’s ability to manage the blockade or its relief.
04:11 p. M. Lewis Hamilton only has to win online
While Formula One rivals compete in virtual grand prix and various electronic sports series during the Covid-19 crash, six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has been busy competing against himself.
The Brit has been an enthusiastic gamer since childhood and for a few years was a brand ambassador for Sony’s Gran Turismo franchise on PlayStation.
“I have been working with them for the past few years and I had to do this challenge, beat my time,” the 35-year-old said in a Mercedes video interview discussing what he had been doing in the absence of actual racing.
“So I’ve been racing, trying to beat my own laps and stuff. I think it has been frustrating because my laps are pretty decent.”
The Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge also has a “ghost car” to mimic racing against the Mercedes driver, as well as tutorial videos.
04:10 p.m. The death toll in Italy increases by 165.
The number of deaths in Italy from coronavirus has increased by 165, compared to 194 on Saturday.
This brings the total to 30,560, more than 1,000 below the UK total announced today.
