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Could the ‘Cummings Effect’ hamper efforts to tackle a second coronavirus wave? – Lockdown News

7 August 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Could the ‘Cummings Effect’ hamper efforts to tackle a second coronavirus wave?: The 300-mile quest undertaken by the prime minister’s chief adviser has clearly not been forgotten, writes Sean O’Grady, but will it mean the public is less likely to adhere to the rules?
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

UK motorists overcharged for fuel during pandemic, analysis shows: Average profit margins rose from 10p per litre to 18p after nationwide lockdown introduced in March, says consumer group Which?
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Mayor of Luton Tahir Malik steps down after breaching coronavirus lockdown rules by attending ‘gathering’: The mayor of Luton has stepped down after breaking Covid-19 guidelines by “attending a gathering”. Councillor Tahir Malik said he regrets his actions and would like to “sincerely apologise” after …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook: Amidst all the panic over the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic we need to also plan for what happens AFTERWARDS. This group is a platform to share some positive suggestions about what we personally, as business, community leaders and politicians can do to ensure a better life for all ONCE this pandemic has ended. Post your suggestions and advice freely and with a better, faster recovery in mind.
Source: AFTER COVID-19

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong feared reaction to ‘Good Riddance’: “I thought people were gonna fucking hate it”: Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has revealed how he once feared the band’s seminal track ‘Good Riddance’ would receive a hostile reception upon release.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Risk of local lockdowns – are Covid-19 cases in your area rising or falling?: Leicester became the first city to see a local lockdown imposed after public health officials raised alarm over the number of Covid-19 cases in the city. And to avoid bec …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Schools are reopening in September – what does the guidance say?: Following the latest government guidance, we ask: when schools reopen to all year groups what special provisions will be made?
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Daily teams up with museum for lockdown stories project: A regional daily has joined forces with a museum to help chart its patch’s coronavirus lockdown stories. Portsmouth daily The News has teamed up with Portsmouth Museum to call for readers to document …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Campaign against face masks reaches Dundee, but organiser comes under fire: This Saturday, a protest will take place in Dundee against the mandatory wearing of face coverings. How many people actually turn up remains to be seen, but one person who will be there is organiser …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Thousands of cars put into storage due to pandemic: Many of the cars parked at Rockingham Logistics Hub in Corby, Northamptonshire, are from leasing and hire companies which have too much stock.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

CLICK HERE to join the AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook and tell us what you have planned for AFTER the Coronavirus Lockdown.

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This author is a 'catch-all' for occasional articles and letters written to MyPE. The Author of each article can be found in the signature at the bottom of each individual article.

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