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“What the country needs at the moment is clarity and tranquility and at the moment both are very scarce.” Keir Starmer, the Labor leader, has accused the prime minister of failing to give the public “clear instructions” on the way through the coronavirus crisis as the government struggled to answer a barrage of questions about its new advice to “stay alert “

After Boris Johnson’s speech to the nation on Sunday sparked a backlash over the lack of a clear message, the government has released a 60-page document called Our Plan to Rebuild that establishes “phase two” of the US response. coronavirus. Starting Wednesday, “step one” of “phase two,” stay up-to-date: the government says people can spend unlimited time outside, including one-on-one meetings with people who are not at home. Anyone who cannot work from home should consider going back to work, and employers are expected to provide a safe environment. But you must observe the physical distance of two meters, avoid public transport and wash clothes regularly. That’s just in summary: Here’s a point-by-point breakdown of the rules. There has been tension with Scotland and Wales, which will make their own decisions on issues including when schools will reopen, and whose leaders have warned against any significant relief from the restrictions.

The government has called for face masks to be worn in limited circumstances: for example, closed places like public transportation or certain stores where it is difficult to keep two meters away. For safety reasons, children under two years of age should not cover their faces, nor children of primary age, that is, children under 11 years of age, unless they are under supervision. Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, will announce the future of the licensing plan today. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has threatened legal action against the government if EU workplace safety regulations are not extended to its members, which include cleaners, drivers, messengers, foster workers temporary and others in functions not related to personnel. He says many do not receive personal protective equipment (PPE) or tests.

Abroad, New Zealand’s foreign minister has said the country must defend itself after top government ministers joined the United States’ calls for Taiwan to join the World Health Organization as an observer, prompting threats from Beijing to “stop making wrong statements.” Donald Trump withdrew from a press conference after being questioned by an Asian-American journalist about the Covid-19 tests, to whom he expressly said, “Don’t ask me. Ask China.” As usual, any informative comment on the coronavirus came from other parts of the United States: this time, Anthony Fauci, who has said he intends to tell a Senate committee today that the United States will see “unnecessary suffering and death. “if the country opens prematurely. Visit our live blog for the latest news and here you will find an updated summary of the main news from Covid-19.

There’s more in our Coronavirus Extra section below … and here you can find all of our outbreak coverage, from breaking news to checks and advice.

Agent of the murder charge – A Dorset police officer has been charged with murder following the death of a woman near Bournemouth. Officers were called to the Horns Inn parking lot on Christchurch Road, West Parley, on Saturday afternoon after the ambulance service reported that two people were in need of medical assistance. Claire Parry, 41, of Bournemouth, was taken to Royal Bournemouth Hospital, but died on Sunday morning. Timothy Brehmer, 41, a Dorset police officer who is said to be known to the victim, was arrested at the scene, taken to Poole Hospital for treatment for arm injuries, and then released. Following Parry’s death, he was arrested on suspicion of murder. Brehmer will appear on Tuesday in Poole Magistrates Court via remote link.

Interpol alert for Dunn driver – An Interpol notice has been distributed worldwide that makes Anne Sacoolas a fugitive from justice for the death of driving a 19-year-old motorcyclist, Harry Dunn, in the UK last August. Sacoolas fled the United Kingdom later, and the United States refused to accept an extradition order, saying he has diplomatic immunity. Radd Seiger, an attorney for the Dunn family, said Northamptonshire police had confirmed that an Interpol red notice had been issued: “Red notices would not be sent to valid diplomats,” he said. “It means that she would be arrested if she tried to leave the United States.” The notice is not an arrest warrant: a country where Sacoolas arrives would have to decide whether to honor him.

Keys to Obamagate – Donald Trump spent Mother’s Day in the United States unleashing a barrage of tweets and retweets attacking his predecessor over something called “Obamagate.”

Pressured by details on the subject in the White House rose garden on Monday, Trump drew on his common wording: “It’s been happening for a long time … it’s been happening since before I was even elected.” David Smith, our head of the Washington office, reveals what can be undefined about this vague, murky and, at the moment, conveniently distracting conspiracy theory.

Coronavirus Extra

Anecdotal reports of a strange coronavirus symptom have emerged: people who lose their sense of taste and smell. To find out if this effect is really due to Sars-CoV-2, and if so, why, Ian Sample talks to Carl Philpott.

Following his previous In an in-depth account of the early days of the outbreak, an Edinburgh GP, Gavin Francis, reports on how he and his practice have dealt with the growing crisis since the closure.

As a model, she was the face of the ’60s, and went on to have a career as a busy actress. Twiggy talks about her new podcast and her life on the London swing.

Sport

The Premier League will try to persuade authorities to allow matches at home stadiums, the first of several obstacles the competition will try to remove after the government gave hope that football could return in June. Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari later this year after contract negotiations between the four-time F1 world champion and the team broke down, according to various reports in Germany. New legal documents have been passed to the Premier League over the past 24 hours raising new questions about whether the controversial £ 300 million Saudi Arabia-funded acquisition of Newcastle United should get the go-ahead, The Guardian may reveal. England cricketers are ready to return to training, either in pairs or with a designated coach, amid growing optimism that international matches can be organized behind closed doors this summer. And former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has continued to tease boxing fans about a possible return to the ring by posting another training video on Instagram that ended with the message, “I’m back.”

Deal

Asian stocks have fallen into growing concern about a second wave of coronavirus after Wuhan, where the pandemic originated, reported five new cases. MSCI’s broader index of Asia Pacific stocks outside of Japan stumbled over 1%, breaking two straight sessions of gains. The Hang Seng, Australia and South Korea were among the declining markets. The pound is worth $ 1,231 and € 1,140, ​​while the FTSE has dipped into the negatives, but is 0.2% higher at the time of writing.

The papers

“Message to Boris: You must protect the workers” – el Mirror On its first page, it cites “important security concerns” and the finding that the virus is “more likely to kill the lowest paid.” the guardian It also covers that angle: “The highest-paid men are more likely to die,” while the main story in our print edition is Keir Starmer’s criticism that the prime minister “is not providing clear direction” to get out of the lockdown.

the Meter Jump into “fictional gaps” in the coronavirus relaxations Johnson has talked about: “You only see Mom while Dad waits in the car, then you see him while he waits in the car – Simple!” To explain: Dominic Raab suggested that it would now be acceptable for someone to meet their parents in a park. But Johnson contradicted him, saying, “You have to do it one-on-one, outdoors.”

the FOOT It also covers criticism: “Johnson under attack for risking staff safety on return to work.” the me at least one point of clarity exudes in a headline: “Permission to meet a family member or friend outdoors”, while the Times does a similar job: “See friends and family in the” flexible “pen (relaxation applies from Wednesday).

Other mastheads sympathize with the Prime Minister and launch him to the rest of the nation to understand what is happening: “It is a dangerous time … use your common sense,” says the Quick, while the Mail has “Let’s meet again”. the Sun It says “Great day,” but the first paragraph could be a bit disappointing for Nan, saying hugging grandchildren can be allowed “starting next month.”

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