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Non-essential pubs, restaurants and shops have been forced to close their doors, while the public is ordered to stay home for the next four weeks.
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Keeping schools open ‘is key for kids at risk of anxiety’
Closing schools would deprive children of normality and could give them “floating anxiety”, a London psychologist warned.
Middlesex University researcher Dr. Ruth Spence urged the government not to close schools during closure for the sake of children’s mental well-being.
He said the effects of the first lockdown are still being felt on the mental health of young people, with an increase in children with symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Dr. Spence told the Standard: “Keeping schools open is not a panacea, and people are still going to struggle.
“But keeping routines in place, being as normal as possible, and providing support from groups of friends can be reassuring that life goes on.”
Tory MP with cancer urges people to get checked
Former Conservative Minister Tracey Crouch has urged people to go to the doctor if they have health problems.
Ms. Crouch, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, shared a photo of her at the hospital.
She wrote: “Just a reminder that we may be locked in, but our health services are still open.
“Check your bits and bobbins and see your GP if you are concerned.”
Impact of the blockade on mental health
The UK’s first lockdown led to a rise in mental anguish, a health chief said.
Reports of mental distress were up eight percent compared to the same period in previous years.
Professor Yvonne Doyle, director of health protection at Public Health England, said it was important to acknowledge that people will feel anxious about the new lockdown, but that the feelings will pass.
Professor Doyle told BBC Radio 4’s Today program: “These are common mental disorders that can come and go and there are things people can do about it, there is a lot of help available.
“I think it is important to emphasize that these anxiety symptoms are almost normal in a situation where everyone is out of their routine and it is very difficult for everyone.
“So the important thing is to recognize that people will feel anxious, that the feelings will pass and that there is help available and that a lot of that will be useful for people to access themselves.”
Empty London buses as England crashes
BBC Political Correspondent Chris Mason shared a photo of his bus this morning as the country wakes up to the latest strict Covid-19 restrictions.
He wrote: “England Lock 2: London bus at 8 AM, I am the only passenger on it.”
Hope for London as Covid-19 Infection Rates Fall
Covid-19 cases are falling in 19 out of 32 London borough areas, official figures reveal today in a rare burst of good news during the epidemic crisis.
The widespread declines in the capital are an encouraging sign that the increase in cases is starting to stabilize.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan believes the city is “seeing early signs that the rise in infections in the capital has started to slow.”
Sadiq Khan: ‘Stay strong in London’
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has told Londoners to “stay strong” as England sinks into a second lockdown.
He said: “This second national lockdown will certainly feel like a huge blow to Londoners and businesses. But it is the right thing to do to save lives, protect jobs and prevent our NHS from being overwhelmed.”
“Stay strong London, we’ll get through it together.”
Captain Tom Moore: ‘We’ll get through this’
Captain Sir Tom Moore has issued a statement saying that the country “will get over this.”
The WWII veteran raised more than £ 32 million for the NHS by walking through his garden before turning 100 during the first shutdown.
He said, “I wish we all stood shoulder to shoulder, metaphorically!
“Let’s try not to get discouraged, we will get out of this, whatever is thrown at us and together we can make sure that tomorrow will be a good day.”
His charity urged people to walk and talk to each other to keep their minds happy.
The Secretary of Justice supports the repression of violators of the rules
Robert Buckland said he supports the clampdown on the “small minority” of people who do not obey the new lockdown rules.
On BBC Radio 4’s Today program the Secretary of Justice was asked if he supported the police in their warning that offenders would be “treated severely”.
He replied: “Yes. The fine system is clear, it is already working. There will be an increase in fines for repeat offenders.”
“I think the message has to come out very clear that this will only work if we all do our part.
“Most people do it brilliantly, but we have to deal with that small minority who don’t want to support other people.”
The United States Records the Highest Coronavirus Figures in History
The figure, reported by the Covid Tracking Project, came as the country announced more than 1,100 deaths linked to the coronavirus.
The deaths, dwarfed by the electoral count, came with a sharp rise in hospital admissions, suggesting it is not solely due to increased testing.
More than 50,000 people in the US are currently in the hospital with coronavirus, an increase of about 64 percent from the beginning of October.
Londoners pictured heading to work during the second lockdown
Despite the fact that England has entered a second national lockdown, Londoners have been seen heading to work.
LBC Political Editor Theo Usherwood shared a photo of the Holborn tube station this morning at 6.30am, with the caption: “This lockdown does not have the same feel as the last one.”
The new government council says that “anyone who can work effectively from home should do so.”
However, people working in certain positions must continue to travel to work, such as those working in critical domestic infrastructure, construction or manufacturing.
