News 12th May
The main points from the Government Guidelines about corona virus
- This is not a short-term crisis. It is likely that COVID-19 will be in the human population for a long-time, possibly causing epidemics again and again.
- At the moment, we cannot make drastic changes. Opening the schools completely or relaxing all social distancing now, will lead to a second wave of virus. This could be bigger than the first time with more cases.
- There is no easy or quick solution. Only the development of a vaccine or effective drugs can control this epidemic
- The UK must get the number of new cases reduced.
- We are still learning about who is at greatest personal risk and we need to find out how the virus spreads.
- The virus spread is difficult to discover. Some people can spread the virus but don’t know they are infectious. People who develop symptoms often do not show signs of being infected for around five days.
- We must prepare for the winter flu season, which is coming later in the year. More people may have coronavirus symptoms at that time.
- People have to follow all the rules or else it could quickly get out of control.
Update News 12th May
Boris Johnson gave out his plan to stop lockdown but many people still confused. Labour Party criticise contradictions – Boris says go back to work on Monday; now the Government says Wednesday. Ordinary people are worried
Plan for schools to open but class sizes maximum 15 pupils, different break times and a lot of hand washing.
The National Education Union say plans are “reckless”. Parents who keep their children at home will not have fines.
Ryanair wants to have 40% of their flights in July (that’s about 1 thousand). British Airways want to start as well but worried about passengers have to have 14 days quarantine.
Bus services to have social distancing. Very difficult and many drivers already got the virus.
Deaths in USA over 80 thousand. More than 100 cases from night clubs in South Korea. Sweden still keeps bars and restaurants open – but over 26 thousand cases and over 3 thousand deaths.