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Leicester lockdown ‘will be seen in other cities’, professor warns – Lockdown News

30 June 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Leicester lockdown ‘will be seen in other cities’, professor warns: Leicester-style lockdowns are “going to happen in many places around the country”, a virus expert has warned. Prof John Wright, an Yorkshire-based epidemiologist, said cities with similar demographics …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

The Choir: Singing for Britain: Singing for Britain is on TV, including Series 1-Episode 2. Episode guide, trailer, review, preview, cast list and where to stream it on demand, on catch up and download.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

FLASHBACK: George North bid to stop Israel Folau: Israel Folau was just another prospective rugby union superstar and the British and Irish Lions swiftly realised they had to stoop to any means necessary to stop him.
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

Coronavirus: Help promised to rescue migrant fishing crews stranded at Scottish harbours: A UK Government body has intervened to help migrant fishing crews return home after many were left stranded at Scottish harbours for weeks during the coronavirus lockdown.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Fears grow at Fairfield Halls over operator’s unsigned lease: The Fairfield Halls may be in “hibernation” until next year because of coronavirus, but Croydon Council is now facing another crisis over its ill-fated £43million refurbishment …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Staff at coronavirus-hit food factory say they begged bosses to shut it down: Staff at the Wrexham, North Wales plant have said they are afraid of catching coronavirus while working in close-proximity to colleagues on packing lines in chilled rooms.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Clothes factory bosses in Leicester vow to defy city lockdown because they cannot afford to lose any more money – even if it puts lives at risk: Local officials have already voiced concerns that one of the reasons for Leicester’s coronavirus spike may be the poor conditions garment workers have to face without proper PPE.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Coronavirus: UK COVID-19 deaths increase by 155 as Leicester lockdown tightens: The number of people who have died with coronavirus in the UK has increased by 155, according to government figures. The figures from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) only include …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Curtis Allen’s season is over after his Glentoran contract expires: Curtis Allen’s season is over after the player was told that Glentoran would not be extending his current contract, meaning his loan deal at Coleraine has now expired.
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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