inews--2020-05-11--Why you are less likely to catch coronavirus outside than indoors, according to experts

Why you are less likely to catch coronavirus outside than indoors , according to experts 'It is absolutely categorically clear that outdoor spaces with higher degrees of ventilation are less problematic environments' Referring to the prospect of easing the lockdown last week , the Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` Broadly the scientific and medical experts have been clear that there is less likelihood of transmission of this disease outdoors than indoors . ''
What do scientists think about the spread of Covid-19 outside ?
`` So from that perspective , it is absolutely categorically clear that outdoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less problematic environments for transmission than indoor spaces . ''
However , he warned against any `` wrong moves '' when it came to easing the lockdown .
It is thought Covid-19 mainly spreads from person to person .
An infected individual can release droplets through coughs and sneezes , which means the virus can pass onto others .
Infected people can also emit aerosols - infectious viral particles - when they talk or breathe , which can drift in the air for up to three hours , according to Harvard Medical School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathes them in , they may catch Covid-19 .
Touching surfaces and objects with viral particles on them can also lead to transmission .
Why is the risk of infection lower outside ?
According to NPR.org , Dr Kevin Winthrop , a professor of infectious diseases at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland , said environmental factors , including the wind , reduce the risk of infection because it means people are less likely to come into contact with viral particles .
Keith Neal , emeritus professor of the epidemiology of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , told i : `` The risk outside is incredibly low especially if you stay two-metres apart ... Droplets fall to the ground quite quickly and aerosols are dispersed by air movements and even more by breezes and winds . ''
What do scientists think about easing lockdown measures ?
Prof Neal added : `` It is disappointing that other forms of leisure and exercise have not been included to improve people ’ s physical and mental health .
The evidence against other leisure activities not being allowed where social distancing can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this decision .
Of the rules in England , he told i : `` Lifting restrictions on a wider range of outside activities , but only on your own or with household members , will improve the physical and mental health of many millions of people living in England for essentially no risk with social distancing .
So it 's worse than indoors ?

England is easing some of its lockdown restrictions this week, including allowing two individuals from two different households to meet outside if they observe the social distancing rules.
People can exercise outdoors for unlimited amounts of time, rather than just once a day. Sunbathing and playing some sports have also been given the green light by Boris Johnson.
The reason the public are being allowed more freedom outside appears to be based on scientific evidence that there is a lower risk of spreading coronavirus outdoors.
Referring to the prospect of easing the lockdown last week, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “Broadly the scientific and medical experts have been clear that there is less likelihood of transmission of this disease outdoors than indoors.”
What do scientists think about the spread of Covid-19 outside?
Jonathan Van-Tam, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, previously said the virus appears to spread less easily outdoors because of the ventilation factor.
At the end of April, he told the daily Downing Street briefing that “there is a definite truism across all of the science literature that ventilation is a most critical part of reducing transmission from respiratory viruses”.
Mr Van-Tam explained that normal breezes and air currents appeared to quickly disperse “any kind of plumes of anything” around us.
“So from that perspective, it is absolutely categorically clear that outdoor spaces with higher degrees of ventilation are less problematic environments for transmission than indoor spaces.” However, he warned against any “wrong moves” when it came to easing the lockdown.
Dr Chris Smith, clinical lecturer in virology at the University of Cambridge, previously told the BBC the chances of Covid-19 transmission outside were “vanishingly small” because “the amount of dilution from fresh air is so high”.
It is thought Covid-19 mainly spreads from person to person. An infected individual can release droplets through coughs and sneezes, which means the virus can pass onto others. Infected people can also emit aerosols – infectious viral particles – when they talk or breathe, which can drift in the air for up to three hours, according to Harvard Medical School’s Coronavirus Resource Center. If someone breathes them in, they may catch Covid-19.
Touching surfaces and objects with viral particles on them can also lead to transmission.
Why is the risk of infection lower outside?
One reason why the risk of infection is lower outside is because people can more easily stick to social distancing rules, such as staying two metres away from one another.
Dr Kevin Winthrop, a professor of infectious diseases at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, told NPR.org that environmental factors, including the wind, reduce the risk of infection because it means people are less likely to come into contact with viral particles.
Keith Neal, emeritus professor of the epidemiology of infectious diseases at the University of Nottingham, told i: “The risk outside is incredibly low especially if you stay two-metres apart… Droplets fall to the ground quite quickly and aerosols are dispersed by air movements and even more by breezes and winds.”
Another factor to take into consideration is UV. Some evidence shows that direct exposure to sunlight can kill viruses on surfaces more quickly.
What do scientists think about easing lockdown measures?
Some scientists appear to be in favour of easing lockdown conditions regarding outdoor activities.
Wales has announced another three weeks of lockdown with some minor changes while the Government has lifted a few more restrictions in England from this week.
Prof Neal welcomed Wales’ decision to allow people to exercise more than once a day and reopen garden centres, saying that “outside activities pose very little, if any, risk of new infections”.
But he added: “It is disappointing that other forms of leisure and exercise have not been included to improve people’s physical and mental health. The evidence against other leisure activities not being allowed where social distancing can be maintained easily should be published to justify this decision.
“This particularly applies to fishing and sunbathing in a park,” he added.
Of the situation in England, he told i that lifting restrictions on a wider range of activities for people to do alone or with their household members will “improve the physical and mental health of many millions of people living in England for essentially no risk with social distancing”.
“In one Chinese study of nearly 1,300 transmission events, only one occurred outside and they broke social distancing rules,” he added.
But transmission of the virus outdoors is still possible?
Scientists have said the virus spreads far more easily indoors, compared to outside. But transmission of the virus is still possible in an outdoor setting.
Dr Muge Cevik, clinical academic fellow in infectious diseases and medical virology at the University of St Andrews, has analysed different data sets to find that close and prolonged contact is required for Covid-19 transmission.
A lot of discussion recently about transmission dynamics, most of which are extrapolated from viral loads & estimates. What does contact tracing/community testing data tell us about actual probability of #COVID19 transmission(infection rate), high risk environments/age?
[thread] — Muge Cevik (@mugecevik) May 4, 2020
She confirmed to i that “by far the transmission risk is higher in close contact and in crowded indoor environments”.
But she warned that if people gather and spend a long time together in an outdoor space, without maintaining personal hygiene, transmission of Covid-19 is still possible.
“People need to keep in mind that not all outdoor activities are created equal. For instance, passing by someone or [a] brief conversation does not constitute the same risk as having a party [or] gathering with friends and family [who are] sharing food.”
This article was updated on 11/05/2020 at 2pm to include new comments


inews--2020-05-11--When will hairdressers reopen? Date hair salons could open again as government reveals plan for easi

When will hairdressers reopen? Date hair salons could open again as government reveals plan for easing lockdown

When will hairdressers reopen ?
Date hair salons could open again as government reveals plan for easing lockdown Latest on lockdown closures in the UK and if hairdressers could be among last businesses to open .
Hairdressers and barber shops remain temporarily closed , with many across the UK getting creative with cutting their own hair at home - with some very interesting results .
How long could salons be shut for ?
Although it was originally thought that hairdressers could be among the first businesses to reopen , Dominic Raab has revealed that they will not open until July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some cafes or restaurants with outdoor space , and places or worship and socially distanced cinemas , return to business from July , although specific details haven ’ t yet been given .
Foreign secretary , Mr Raab , confirmed hairdressers , pubs and restaurants would have to wait until phase three , which would be from 4 July at the `` very earliest '' , to be reconsidered for reopening .
Mr Raab told Sky News ' Kay Burley @ Breakfast show : `` From 4 July , at the earliest , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will include hospitality , but it will also include personal care and people like hairdressers.
” Although this will now be unlimited , Sturgeon said there must be “ no sunbathing , picnics or barbecues ” , which is in contrast to Johnson ’ s new advice .
The First Minister of Wales , Mark Drakeford , said that Wales would allow more frequent exercise and the opening of garden centres , but that said schools will not reopen from 1 June .
They can , however , draw on a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-employed .
Self-employed workers do n't need to apply to it , as HMRC will contact those who are eligible for the payout by mid-May .
Citizens Advice explains that “ if your income has dropped because of coronavirus , you might be able to get money from the government .
How can I support my local hairdresser ?
A good way to support your local hair salon is to buy a gift voucher now that you can use there when they reopen .
Hairdressers will also be very busy when they do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a waiting list , then it ’ s worth putting your name down now .
What have others countries done ?
It became the first European country to relax its restrictions in early April , firstly by allowing its citizens to jog and walk in the countryside without wearing their masks , as long as they kept 2 metres apart .
The country has a four-stage plan , part of which includes allowing outdoor restaurant and bar areas to reopen from 11 May , along with hairdressers and beauty salons .
Restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hotels will be allowed to reopen from 25 May , which is two weeks earlier than the previous date of 8 June .

Hairdressers and barber shops across the UK are reopening from July 4, amid a raft of changes to lockdown restrictions that include the reopening of museums, galleries and cinemas, plus relief for the hospitality sector, with pubs, restaurants and hotels allowed to start trading again.
Since March, hairdressers have remained temporarily closed, with many across the UK getting creative with cutting their own hair at home – with some very interesting results.
Now they are set to reopen, but with extra security measures in place. Here’s what you need to know.
When do hairdressers reopen?
Hairdressers had been named among the businesses able to reopen from July 4, to the relief of families who have been managing with DIY haircuts and shaggier locks.
This is in line with the government’s “phase three” of lockdown, in which hospitality businesses, some entertainment venues and hairdressers might be able to reopen.
The decision to reopen salons comes as part of Boris Johnsons blueprint for a gradual easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England, which saw primary schools, nurseries and shops partially reopening from 1 June.
Although it was originally thought that hairdressers could be among the first businesses to reopen, Dominic Raab revealed that they will not open until July at the earliest.
This is in line with the plans for some cafes or restaurants with outdoor space, and places or worship and socially distanced cinemas.
When Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a four-phase route map to ease Scotland out of lockdown restrictions, she said retail services including hairdressers are not expected to be allowed to open for bookings again until phase three of the plan.
What safety measures will be in place?
Hairdressers and barbers have been advised to wear protective visors when they reopen after July 4.
Other precautions are expected, such as discussing the appointment in the mirror and avoiding smalltalk during the haircut to reduce the amount of face-to-face time.
The National Hair and Beauty Federation has advised salons to be clear in their messaging to customers about the health and safety measures in place.
What about wages?
It is estimated that 60 per cent of hairdressers are freelance, making them ineligible for the government’s furlough scheme.
They can, however, draw on a second Treasury wage scheme which is for the self-employed. Self-employed workers don’t need to apply to it, as HMRC will contact those who are eligible for the payout by mid-May.
Citizens Advice explains that “if your income has dropped because of coronavirus, you might be able to get money from the government.
“You could get 80 per cent of your average profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. This is called the Self-employment Income Support Scheme.”
How can I support my local hairdresser?
A good way to support your local hair salon is to buy a gift voucher now that you can use there when they reopen.
Hairdressers will also be very busy when they do reopen, so if your salon does have a waiting list, then it’s worth putting your name down now.
L’Oréal Professionnel, the British Beauty Council patron, has released a COVID-19 support guide to help salon owners, employees, and self-employed hair stylists who are currently out of work.
The guide includes details on the current government measures, alongside information on how to claim benefits, HR and legal advice.


inews--2020-05-11--When will leisure centres reopen? The latest on UK coronavirus lockdown rules, with swimming pools s

When will leisure centres reopen? The latest on UK coronavirus lockdown rules, with swimming pools still closed

When will leisure centres reopen ?
The latest on UK coronavirus lockdown rules , with swimming pools still closed Latest news on UK coronavirus lockdown rules and when swimming pools could reopen - with pools staying temporarily closed .
The UK currently remains under lockdown , but many are now wondering when shops , hairdressers and gyms could begin to reopen again , after restrictions were first put in place on 23 March ( Photo : Shutterstock ) The UK currently remains under lockdown , but with Boris Johnson has revealing a `` conditional plan '' to reopen society , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hairdressers and gyms could begin to reopen again .
If you ’ re a keen swimmer and eager to get back in your local pool , when is it likely to be open again ?
Although this will now be unlimited , Sturgeon said there must be “ no sunbathing , picnics or barbecues ” , which is in contrast to Johnson ’ s new advice .
The First Minister of Wales , Mark Drakeford , said that Wales would allow more frequent exercise and the opening of garden centres , but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June .
It ’ s likely that when pools do reopen , fewer swimmers will be allowed in at a once - and for less time .
Virgin Active said that it will inform customers when it will reopen clubs `` once it is safe to do so based on government advice '' .
The government is currently planning ahead for the “ roadmap ” out of lockdown , which Boris Johnson is expected to reveal on Sunday 10 May .
However , there has been confirmation yet as to when swimming pools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s currently likely that when pools do reopen , fewer swimmers will be allowed in at once - and for less time .
Virgin Active said that they will inform customers when clubs are to reopen , `` once it is safe to do so based on government advice '' .
What safety measures will be put into place ?
England ’ s national governing body Swim England has provided initial guidance to the government on how to reopen more than 4,000 of the country ’ s swimming pools , and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operators , clubs and swim schools .
This will be based on the latest scientific guidance on the measures needed to ensure the safe use of facilities following the coronavirus lockdown .
Mr Lamburn said : “ The science and understanding of Covid-19 in the swimming pool environment is evolving every day and we are continuing to monitor and support research in this area in cooperation with international partners .
“ We will be developing our guidance in line with scientific research and alongside the information from the Government on the national exit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England would ideally like up to three weeks ’ notice for the industry to get pools ready to be used again .
However , they are endeavouring to support the government whatever the time frame is , to ensure facilities are both safe and ready for swimmers to return to the pool .

Regular swimmers have been among those most affected by the coronavirus lockdown. Pools have been closed for almost four months, and did not reopen as hoped on 4 July, when pubs and restaurants returned.
However, both indoor and outdoor pools can now reopen, as well as gyms and leisure centres.
Here is everything you need to know.
When will indoor pools reopen?
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed that indoor pools, gyms and leisure centres could open their doors again from Saturday 25 July.
He said the move would help get the country “match-fit to defeat the virus” amid growing fears of inactivity among the population due to social distancing restrictions.
“The reopening of gyms is the news millions across the country have been waiting for with many people desperate to jump on a spinning bike or dive into a pool,” he said when he announced the move.
“Our comprehensive guidance will ensure gyms, pools and leisure centres have the support they need to reopen safely for their customers and staff.”
When will outdoor pools and lidos reopen?
Outdoor pools and lidos opened on 11 July, along with grassroots outdoor sports.
This started with cricket, and was followed by other sports, such as football and basketball.
What will pools be like now they have reopened?
Under guidelines released by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming, swimmers are now urged to shower at home, arrive wearing their swimwear under their clothes and bring toys and floats with them.
This change, called “beach style turn up and swim”, is designed to make sure swimmers spend less time in the changing room and to ensure that showers are available post-swim.
The number of lanes in a pool will be cut in half, with swimmers told to maintain a safe distance from others at all times, and diving will come with extra precautions because it “can result in injury that requires ambulance care”.
Jane Nickerson, chief executive of Swim England, told The Sunday Times: “In the early days, it may be that you are encouraged not to use the changing rooms.
“What we’re suggesting is going ‘beach-ready’. Some pools might ask you just to put on a towelling robe and – let’s hope you’re not on a bus, you’re in a car – travel home like that.”
She added: “Kids playing around – I don’t think we’ll be seeing that for some time because of the social distancing. It doesn’t mean that we couldn’t do lessons, or some club and community activity – as long as they are programmed and maintaining a distance.”
Swimmers will made made to maintain social distancing rules, with one person per three-square-metre area.
The government did not confirm exactly when pools would be allowed to reopen under its initial road map out of lockdown published in May.
However, it was thought that they would stay closed until at least 4 July, the date earmarked as the earliest possible time for phase three of the lockdown exit plan (including the opening of hospitality businesses) could begin.
Virgin Active had previously said simply that it would inform customers when it will reopen clubs “once it is safe to do so based on government advice”.
‘The science is evolving every day’
Richard Lamburn, Swim England Head of Facilities, had previously explained how the organisation had been in discussions with Government departments regarding the necessary guidance.
Mr Lamburn said: “The science and understanding of Covid-19 in the swimming pool environment is evolving every day and we are continuing to monitor and support research in this area in cooperation with international partners.
“We will be developing our guidance in line with scientific research and alongside the information from the Government on the national exit of lockdown.”
Mr Lamburn said Swim England would ideally like up to three weeks’ notice for the industry to get pools ready to be used again.
However, they are endeavouring to support the government whatever the time frame is, to ensure facilities are both safe and ready for swimmers to return to the pool.
“We have been in regular communication with key stakeholders regarding the impact on facilities and have also been sharing knowledge and information with Sport England, Swim Ireland, Scottish Swimming and Swim Wales,” adds Mr Lamburn.
“A lot of pools have never closed before so we’ve been providing the guidance and support needed to local authorities and operators to ensure they were safely shut down and maintained.”


inews--2020-05-11--Coronavirus lockdown rules: Dominic Raab gives series of contradictory advice on whether people can

Coronavirus lockdown rules: Dominic Raab gives series of contradictory advice on whether people can see their family

Coronavirus lockdown rules : Dominic Raab gives series of contradictory advice on whether people can see their family Mr Raab initially said people were not permitted to meet up with members of their family , only to later contradict his own comments The Foreign Secretary initially said that the new rules will not allow for members of the public to meet with family members who live in different houses during an interview on Sky News .
He then changed his position in an interview on BBC Breakfast , saying that it is permissible to meet with others outside a person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as the two metre rule is maintained .
'We 're not in a position to say yes' Mr Raab gave out a series of contradictory statements on Monday .
( Photo : BBC ) '' What we 've asked is we 've asked the scientists to look at whether there could be some limited contact between , say , two different households within the same family , is the example you 've given , and we 've asked them to give us some advice on what that would do to the transmission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that advice back we 're not in a position to say , 'Yes you can positively do that ' .
'You can meet up with other people' Men push their bicycles up Primrose Hill in London on May 7 , 2020 as life continues in Britain under a nationwise lockdown to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus .
( Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images ) '' We want to make sure that that people can enjoy the outdoors more ... but people must stay alert , because the more we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to do , the more we need to just be careful about this social distancing . ''
He responded : `` What we are saying is as from Wednesday is that people can go outside , for example to parks or certain sports where you can keep social distancing at two metres , together with other members of their own home .
'Really concerned that there is no clarity' Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressing the nation about coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) from 10 Downing Street ( Photo : PA )

Dominic Raab gave out a series of contradictory messages about social distancing on Monday morning during a number of TV appearances, amid widespread criticism of the Government’s coronavirus strategy.
The Foreign Secretary initially said that the new rules will not allow for members of the public to meet with family members who live in different houses during an interview on Sky News. He then changed his position in an interview on BBC Breakfast, saying that it is permissible to meet with others outside a person’s household in a park, as long as the two metre rule is maintained.
The minister then told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that people could meet with both of their parents at the same time, a statement which one of his aides later rolled back on.
The confused messaging from the senior minister comes after widespread criticism that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on Sunday night about the new phase of lockdown in England was unclear.
‘We’re not in a position to say yes’
On Sky News, presenter Kay Burley said to Mr Raab: “A lot of people have been apart from their older relatives for many many weeks now and just want to go round and sit in the garden.”
He replied: “Well, no, let me be clear about that – and I know exactly what you mean, my mum’s birthday was over the weekend – it’s difficult I know for families up and down the country.
“What we’ve asked is we’ve asked the scientists to look at whether there could be some limited contact between, say, two different households within the same family, is the example you’ve given, and we’ve asked them to give us some advice on what that would do to the transmission rate, so until we’ve got that advice back we’re not in a position to say, ‘Yes you can positively do that’.
“But it is something we want to look at because for all the reasons that you expressed Kay, we can see while people want to be more in touch with their close family.”
‘You can meet up with other people’
Minutes later in an interview with BBC Breakfast, he said that under the new lockdown rules people can meet different family members separately on the same day while maintaining social distancing.
He told the programme: “If you’re out in the park and you’re two metres apart, we’re saying now, and use some common sense and you socially distance, you can meet up with other people.
“The key thing is people want to get outdoors, particularly with this weather, particularly I think for mental health and, frankly, the frustration people feel if they’re cooped up for too long for protracted periods.
“We want to make sure that that people can enjoy the outdoors more … but people must stay alert, because the more we do some of the things that we want to do, the more we need to just be careful about this social distancing.”
Asked if someone could meet their mother in the morning and their father in the afternoon, he said: “Outside in the outdoors, staying two metres apart, yes.”
Then speaking to the Today programme he said that people could meet both parents at the same time, provided distancing was maintained.
Host Mishal Husein asked him if it was correct that “you cannot meet two relatives at the same time?”.
He responded: “What we are saying is as from Wednesday is that people can go outside, for example to parks or certain sports where you can keep social distancing at two metres, together with other members of their own home.
“If for example you’re going to the park and you can stay two metres apart you could meet up with another member of your own household.”
She asked: “So you cannot meet two parents at the same time?”
He replied: “Well, you could if they’re two metres apart.”
An aide later told The Independent that people can only meet two parents separately.
‘Really concerned that there is no clarity’
The chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) has said he does not know on “what basis” the Government has made the decision to loosen lockdown rules and change the message from “stay at home” to “stay alert”.
Dr Chaand Nagpaul told BBC Breakfast: “I’m not sure on what basis the Government has made this decision in England. And remember, we should only ease the lockdown when, first of all, we feel it’s safe to do so.
“At the moment we have more people dying on Saturday than we had at the beginning of the lockdown.
“We’ve also seen about 4,000 new cases every day over the weekend, and that’s just a fraction of the real number of new cases because of the limited testing so there’s a considerable amount of community circulation of the virus going on.
“And if we now allow the public to go to local parks in an unlimited sense, and to go outdoors… what we’ve not heard is how the Government will enforce social distancing and how it will avoid a whole neighbourhood playing in a park, with footballs moving from one group to another, and spreading the disease.
“So, I’m really concerned that there is no clarity.
“And as regards people getting back to work – millions of workers in construction and manufacturing -there’s no information of how, practically, we will be able to ensure social distancing.”
Additional reporting by Press Association


inews--2020-05-11--Celebrity Gogglebox USA cast: who's in the line-up - and when the new series starts on E4

Celebrity Gogglebox USA cast : who 's in the line-up - and when the new series starts on E4 Rob Lowe , Leghan Trainor and Tyrak Banks are among the US stars passing judgement on TV classics in the new series When Gogglebox first started out , no one could have ever predicted it would be so popular .
The TV show where you watch other people watching TV shows has become a global hit , and now the USA is gearing up for its first ever celebrity series .
Celebrity Googlebox USA , known as the distinctly less catchy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to E4 on 13 May , and will also be available to watch on All4 .
Lowe , who is somehow 56 years old , is best known for playing Sam Seaborn in The West Wing and Chris Traeger in Parks and Recreation .
The Osbournes are no strangers to reality TV , and are sure to provide good value when rating and slating the highs and lows of US television .
The 'All About That Bass ' singer is appearing on the show with her family .
Trainor , 26 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Myself , in January , and currently serves as a coach on The Voice UK .
Apple co-founder Wozniak only remains with the company in a ceremonial capacity , but has amassed a wealth of around $ 100 million since starting the tech firm with Steve Jobs in 1976 .
He is appearing with his fourth wife , Janet Hill , to whom he has been married since 2008 .
The America 's Next Top Model presenter was a Victoria 's Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005 , and is also an actress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Gossip Girl .
Raven-Symoné was a child star known for The Cosby Show , before breaking out big in her own Disney Channel series , That 's So Raven .
She continues to act and also voices the character Monique in Kim Possible .
She 's joined on the sofa by two friends , Brian London and Austin Brown .
Siwa , 16 , is famous for appearing on two series of Dance Moms with her mother , Jessalynn Siwa , who also joins her for Celebrity Gogglebox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's best known sports commentators , working mostly across the NFL and MLB for Fox .
His wife , Michelle Beisner-Buck , is in the same industry , working as a feature reporter for ESPN , and spent eight years with NFL Network .
Master P , who also works as a producer and actor , is best known for the singles 'Mr Ice Cream Man ' and 'Make 'Em Say Uhh ! '
, while Romeo broke out with his 2001 single 'My Baby ' , and was also behind the soundtrack @ @ @ @ @

When Gogglebox first started out, no one could have ever predicted it would be so popular.
The TV show where you watch other people watching TV shows has become a global hit, and now the USA is gearing up for its first ever celebrity series.
Celebrity Googlebox USA, known as the distinctly less catchy Celebrity Watch Party in the States, comes to E4 on Wednesday 13 May, starting at 9.00pm, and will also be available to watch on All4.
Here’s the current confirmed cast list for the 10-episode run…
Rob Lowe
Lowe, who is somehow 56 years old, is best known for playing Sam Seaborn in The West Wing and Chris Traeger in Parks and Recreation.
The actor, who is currently starring in Fox drama 9-1-1: Lone Star, is appearing with his family.
Ozzy, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne
The Osbournes are no strangers to reality TV, and are sure to provide good value when rating and slating the highs and lows of US television.
Black Sabbath star Ozzy, X Factor judge Sharon and Fashion Police star Kelly first let viewers into their home with ’00s MTV series The Osbournes.
Meghan Trainor
The ‘All About That Bass’ singer is appearing on the show with her family.
Trainor, 26, released her third studio album, Treat Myself, in January, and currently serves as a coach on The Voice UK.
Steve Wozniak
Apple co-founder Wozniak only remains with the company in a ceremonial capacity, but has amassed a wealth of around $100 million since starting the tech firm with Steve Jobs in 1976.
He is appearing with his fourth wife, Janet Hill, to whom he has been married since 2008.
Tyra Banks
Banks is sitting on the sofa with her mother Carolyn London-Johnson, who is a medical photographer.
The America’s Next Top Model presenter was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005, and is also an actress, having appeared in shows including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Gossip Girl.
Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné was a child star known for The Cosby Show, before breaking out big in her own Disney Channel series, That’s So Raven.
She continues to act and also voices the character Monique in Kim Possible. She’s joined on the sofa by two friends, Brian London and Austin Brown.
JoJo Siwa
Siwa, 16, is famous for appearing on two series of Dance Moms with her mother, Jessalynn Siwa, who also joins her for Celebrity Gogglebox USA.
Her YouTube channel, “Its JoJo Siwa”, has more than 11 million subscribers.
Joe Buck and Michelle Beisner-Buck
Buck is one of America’s best known sports commentators, working mostly across the NFL and MLB for Fox.
His wife, Michelle Beisner-Buck, is in the same industry, working as a feature reporter for ESPN, and spent eight years with NFL Network.
Master P and Romeo
Father-and-son rappers Master P and Romeo are also taking the Gogglebox sofa.
Master P, who also works as a producer and actor, is best known for the singles ‘Mr Ice Cream Man’ and ‘Make ‘Em Say Uhh!’, while Romeo broke out with his 2001 single ‘My Baby’, and was also behind the soundtrack to God’s Gift.
Robert and Kym Herjavec
Robert is a Canadian businessman best known for appearing on the Canadian version of Dragon’s Den and the US recreation of the show, Shark Tank.
Kym is a ballroom dancer who appeared as a professional on the first three series of Australia’s Dancing with the Stars. The couples have been married since 2016.
Curtis Stone and Lindsay Price
Stone is an Australian celebrity chef who has also appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice, a show which earned him the nickname “The Quiet Terminator”.
Price is best known for playing Janet Sosna on Beverly Hills: 90210. They have been married since 2013.


inews--2020-05-11--Face masks: is it safe to wash and reuse a coronavirus PPE mask

Face masks : is it safe to wash and reuse a coronavirus PPE mask As the coronavirus continues to spread , the UK Government is expected to change its guidance for members of the public wearing face masks Experts passed the government research that showcased how face coverings , such as face masks , can help stop the spread of the virus by those without symptoms , otherwise known as 'asymptomatic ' .
If you ’ re already wearing a face mask , or looking to make your own so you can follow the guidelines once they ’ re issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know about reusing masks .
If you ’ re using thin , surgical masks then no , these can not be washed and reused as they are designed to be disposable , single-use masks .
The World Health Organisation states : “ Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not reuse single-use masks.
” If you ’ re using a cloth face covering , for example something that you ’ ve made yourself at home , then yes , you should be washing your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to put your cloth mask in the wash after every use .
So , every time you return home from the supermarket for example , you should put the mask in the wash and let it dry before using it again .
How do I effectively clean my face mask ?
Because of the frequency of washing required , you should make sure you have multiple masks that you can rotate with whilst the other ones are being washed and dried .
How do I make my own face mask ?
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering instructions from the CDC here .
You ’ ll need two 10 ” by 6 ” rectangles of cotton fabric , two 6 ” pieces of elastic , needle , thread , scissors and a sewing machine .
For those of us who do not have access to a sewing machine , or don ’ t know how to sew , there are a variety of “ no sew ” methods you can follow .
Before putting on your mask , make sure your hands are clean - wash them thoroughly with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seconds .
When putting your mask on , make sure your mouth and nose are covered , with no gaps between your face and the mask .
Avoid touching the mask whilst it ’ s on your face - if you do accidentally touch the mask , make sure and wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible .
When it comes time to remove the mask , always remove it from behind , making sure to avoid touching the front of it .
Immediately discard the mask if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place it in the washing machine if it ’ s a cloth mask .
The UK public will be asked to start wearing face masks in public following advice from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) that found face coverings can help stop those with coronavirus but with no symptoms from spreading the disease .
He explained however that it wouldn ’ t be guaranteed that the government would supply people with face masks , so home solutions might be the answer in this situation .

Experts have previously passed the government research that showcased how face coverings, such as face masks, can help stop the spread of the virus by those without symptoms, otherwise known as ‘asymptomatic’.
If you’re already wearing a face mask, or looking to make your own so you can follow the new guidelines, here’s what you need to know about reusing masks.
Can I wash and reuse a face mask?
Whether you can wash and reuse a face mask depends on what kind of face mask you’re using.
If you’re using thin, surgical masks then no, these cannot be washed and reused as they are designed to be disposable, single-use masks.
The World Health Organisation states: “Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not reuse single-use masks.”
If you’re using a cloth face covering, for example something that you’ve made yourself at home, then yes, you should be washing your face mask between uses.
The advice is to put your cloth mask in the wash after every use. So, every time you return home from the supermarket for example, you should put the mask in the wash and let it dry before using it again.
How do I effectively clean my face mask?
The Centre for Disease Control states that “a washing machine should suffice properly washing a face covering”.
Because of the frequency of washing required, you should make sure you have multiple masks that you can rotate with whilst the other ones are being washed and dried.
You can make your own masks at home using household items like t-shirts and pillowcases.
How do I make my own face mask?
You can easily make a cloth face mask at home, whether you know how to sew or not.
You can read more about sewn cloth face covering instructions from the CDC here. You’ll need two 10” by 6” rectangles of cotton fabric, two 6” pieces of elastic, needle, thread, scissors and a sewing machine.
For those of us who do not have access to a sewing machine, or don’t know how to sew, there are a variety of “no sew” methods you can follow.
This is a quick cut t-shirt face mask tutorial from the CDC that you can follow at home:
You’ll need a t-shirt and a pair of scissors
First, cut about seven to eight inches of material from the bottom of the t-shirt. From this band of material, cut out six to seven inches from the centre of the band.
You should see the face mask begin to take shape – cut the two tie strings at the back of the mask. You can now use this DIY t-shirt mask to tie to your face when you go out and about
How do I effectively wear a mask?
These are the steps you should take when wearing a face mask, according to WHO.
Before putting on your mask, make sure your hands are clean – wash them thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
When putting your mask on, make sure your mouth and nose are covered, with no gaps between your face and the mask.
Avoid touching the mask whilst it’s on your face – if you do accidentally touch the mask, make sure and wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible.
When it comes time to remove the mask, always remove it from behind, making sure to avoid touching the front of it. Immediately discard the mask if it is a single use mask, or place it in the washing machine if it’s a cloth mask.
Should I be wearing a mask?
The government published a 50 page document called Our Plan to Rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, and within this publication it had a dedicated section for face coverings.
The document said: “The Government is now advising that people should aim to wear a face-covering in enclosed spaces where social distancing is not always possible and they come into contact with others that they do not normally meet, for example on public transport or in some shops.”
The publication also emphasised that “homemade cloth face coverings can help reduce the risk of transmission in some circumstances” and that they are “not intended to help the wearer, but to protect against inadvertent transmission of the disease to others if you have it asymptomatically”.
So while face masks won’t prevent you from catching the disease, it will help prevent the spread of the disease from those with the virus.


inews--2020-05-11--Life in Berlin as coronavirus lockdown is eased: 'It feels like reawakening from hibernation'

Life in Berlin as coronavirus lockdown is eased : 'It feels like reawakening from hibernation' It ’ s after the sun sets , however , that the city perhaps feels most strange It ’ s a hot bank holiday weekend in Berlin and the streets of Neukölln are bustling with activity .
Along the banks of the canal , Berliners sit in pairs or in small groups , drinking beers from a local Späti ( convenience shop ) , soaking up the sunshine .
The canal itself is full of life , as people float around in brightly coloured rubber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming from boomboxes .
Long queues form outside the much-beloved ice cream parlours and cyclists casually weave around them .
“ It feels as though the world is opening up again , ” a friend says .
Germany has begun to ease its partial lockdown , after Chancellor Angela Merkel said the “ first phase of the pandemic is behind us ” .
Shops in the city have reopened , along with hairdressers , and members of two households can meet in public again .
Soon , restaurants , cafes , open air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to reopen .
But such moments are fleeting as social distancing measures remain firmly in place .
The contact ban means people must stay 1.5 metres apart and there is still unease over a possible second wave of coronavirus infections .
As I walk to the U-bahn along busy Kottbusser Damm , I pass long lines of people queuing outside supermarkets wearing face masks .
Face coverings are mandatory in shops and on public transport , and have become a constant reminder of our new normal .
Over the past few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , worn by riot police on 1 May , when protests typically take place in Kreuzberg , as well as by shop window mannequins .
Almost everyone on my train carriage home has covered their face ; some have clinical white masks , others wear colourful patterned ones , or have pulled scarves up to their noses .
A single bare-faced man looks out of place , alone in breaking the rules .
Earlier this week , I forgot mine [ it ’ s plain black in colour , in true Berlin style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bakery and was barred from entering .
The canal itself is full of life , as people float around in brightly coloured rubber dinghies , the sound of techno music coming from boomboxes ( Photo : Sarah Hucal ) All is not quite what it seems outdoors , either .
Up close , it 's clear the reason queues for ice cream are long is because people are standing on floor markings to stay far apart .
It ’ s after the sun sets , however , that the city perhaps feels most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs like Berghain , Sisyphos and About Blank , normally open all-hours all-weekend , remain shuttered .
Even when restaurants and cafes open again later this month , they must close by 10pm .
Berlin , known for its hedonism , normally has a palpable sense of freedom in the air .
But the typically 24-hour city now has a curfew of sorts .
At sunset , the night would normally just be beginning , but with nowhere to go people presumably head home .
Summer is just around the corner , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe ’ s most hedonistic capital has a unique energy in the warmer months , full of tourists , techno-lovers , and those here just for summer .
Most years , street festivals like Christopher Street Day ( CSD ) , Berlin ’ s world-renowned pride celebration , bring hundreds of thousands of people together to sing , dance , kiss and celebrate our freedom to live as we choose in this open-minded city .
Such personal freedoms are not given away easily here .
This is particularly apparent in the thorny subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could help track the virus using mobile phone data , but that has so far met resistance in a country with memories of spying during the Nazi era , as well as by the Stasi secret police in the former communist East .
Without it for now , we must adapt to this next phase of the pandemic .
Berliners are creative people and will find different ways to live and connect with each other safely in the coming months .
I plan to try new activities this summer ; I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cycle here for the first time .
I ’ m also on a mission to be able to slackline , which means to walk across a slack rope between two trees .
Perhaps , like so many others , I ’ ll even get a rubber dinghy and a boombox so I can float down the canal in Neukölln , playing some techno as I go .

It’s a hot bank holiday weekend in Berlin and the streets of Neukölln are bustling with activity. Along the banks of the canal, Berliners sit in pairs or in small groups, drinking beers from a local Späti (convenience shop), soaking up the sunshine. The canal itself is full of life, as people float around in brightly coloured rubber dinghies, the sound of techno music coming from boomboxes. Long queues form outside the much-beloved ice cream parlours and cyclists casually weave around them. “It feels as though the world is opening up again,” a friend says.
Germany has begun to ease its partial lockdown, after Chancellor Angela Merkel said the “first phase of the pandemic is behind us”. Shops in the city have reopened, along with hairdressers, and members of two households can meet in public again. Soon, restaurants, cafes, open air swimming pools and beauty parlours will also be able to reopen.
Berlin, much loved for its rebellious energy, feels like it’s partially reawakening from hibernation. For a brief moment, sitting by the water, I almost forget we are living through a pandemic.
But such moments are fleeting as social distancing measures remain firmly in place. The contact ban means people must stay 1.5 metres apart and there is still unease over a possible second wave of coronavirus infections.
As I walk to the U-bahn along busy Kottbusser Damm, I pass long lines of people queuing outside supermarkets wearing face masks. Face coverings are mandatory in shops and on public transport, and have become a constant reminder of our new normal. Over the past few weeks I’ve seen them everywhere, worn by riot police on 1 May, when protests typically take place in Kreuzberg, as well as by shop window mannequins.
Almost everyone on my train carriage home has covered their face; some have clinical white masks, others wear colourful patterned ones, or have pulled scarves up to their noses. A single bare-faced man looks out of place, alone in breaking the rules. Earlier this week, I forgot mine [it’s plain black in colour, in true Berlin style] when I walked to my local bakery and was barred from entering.
All is not quite what it seems outdoors, either. Up close, it’s clear the reason queues for ice cream are long is because people are standing on floor markings to stay far apart.
It’s after the sun sets, however, that the city perhaps feels most strange. Berlin’s infamous techno clubs like Berghain, Sisyphos and About Blank, normally open all-hours all-weekend, remain shuttered. Even when restaurants and cafes open again later this month, they must close by 10pm. Berlin, known for its hedonism, normally has a palpable sense of freedom in the air. But the typically 24-hour city now has a curfew of sorts. At sunset, the night would normally just be beginning, but with nowhere to go people presumably head home.
The next day, as temperatures reach 22 degrees, I cycle to Schlachtensee, a lake in the West of the city, grateful we can do typical Berlin activities like cycling and lake trips.
Berliner’s are creative people and will find different ways to live and connect with each other safely in the coming months.
Summer is just around the corner, but this year it will be different. Europe’s most hedonistic capital has a unique energy in the warmer months, full of tourists, techno-lovers, and those here just for summer. Most years, street festivals like Christopher Street Day (CSD), Berlin’s world-renowned pride celebration, bring hundreds of thousands of people together to sing, dance, kiss and celebrate our freedom to live as we choose in this open-minded city.
Such personal freedoms are not given away easily here. This is particularly apparent in the thorny subject of a possible coronavirus app, which could help track the virus using mobile phone data, but that has so far met resistance in a country with memories of spying during the Nazi era, as well as by the Stasi secret police in the former communist East.
Without it for now, we must adapt to this next phase of the pandemic. Berliners are creative people and will find different ways to live and connect with each other safely in the coming months.
I plan to try new activities this summer; I’ve bought a second-hand bike and am learning to cycle here for the first time. I’m also on a mission to be able to slackline, which means to walk across a slack rope between two trees. Perhaps, like so many others, I’ll even get a rubber dinghy and a boombox so I can float down the canal in Neukölln, playing some techno as I go.
Abby Young-Powell is a journalist living in Berlin


inews--2020-05-11--When will gyms reopen? The latest on UK coronavirus lockdown measures as gymnasiums remain closed

When will gyms reopen ?
The latest on UK coronavirus lockdown measures as gymnasiums remain closed The Prime Minister revealed the government ’ s plans for the “ roadmap ” out of lockdown on Sunday 10 May , but the leaders of Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have instead decided to remain with the original “ stay home ” message , rather that Johnson ’ s new “ stay alert ” slogan .
Although this will now be unlimited , Sturgeon said there must be “ no sunbathing , picnics or barbecues ” , which is in contrast to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First Minister of Wales , Mark Drakeford , said that Wales would allow more frequent exercise and the opening of garden centres , but that said schools will not reopen from 1 June .
While some countries , such as Czech Republic , have opened gyms up again , others like Italy are keeping them closed , even as restrictions are eased .
Johnson said that his blueprint for a gradual easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England could see primary schools , nurseries and shops partially reopening from 1 June .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and places or worship and socially distanced cinemas , could return to business from July , although specific details haven ’ t yet been given .
The government hasn ’ t yet confirmed when gyms will be able to reopen .
Health club chain PureGym has previously said that it is working out how its facilities could be laid out to allow for social distancing , alongside capping member numbers .
However , Mr Cobbold added that gyms will only be re-opened when permitted to do so by the government .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered and careful opening , we will probably , when permitted by government , start by opening half a dozen sites and then expand from there when we 're confident that we have a model that 's safe and secure for members for the future.
” The PureGym website states : “ While we are closed , we will work hard to ensure your club is clean , safe , and ready for your return .
We are looking forward to welcoming you back.
” Fitness studio Barry 's Bootcamp also released a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when we will be reopening but will continue to closely follow the advice of the government and local authorities '' .
They are currently offering virtual workouts for members .
Virgin Active will also inform customers when it will reopen clubs `` once it is safe to do so based on government advice '' .
Have gyms reopened in other European countries ?
In Italy , the country has entered into phase two of its exit out of lockdown .
Italians will now be able to travel within regions in order to visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The coronavirus lockdown has changed people’s lives in many ways, but one of the biggest has been the way in which we exercise.
Gyms, leisure centres and indoor pools had all been closed since 21 March, while home workout equipment is like gold dust online.
However, the Government has finally given the go-ahead for gyms to open their doors again.
When did the gyms reopen?
Gyms, leisure centres and indoor pools reopened on Saturday 25 July.
They will have to follow strict new guidelines, such as introducing timed bookings for workouts and restrictions on showering.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the move to reopen gyms would help get the country “match-fit to defeat the virus” amid growing fears of inactivity among the population due to social distancing restrictions.
“The reopening of gyms is the news millions across the country have been waiting for with many people desperate to jump on a spinning bike or dive into a pool,” he said.
“Our comprehensive guidance will ensure gyms, pools and leisure centres have the support they need to reopen safely for their customers and staff.”
In the Government’s Our Plan to Rebuild document, released on Monday 11 May, gyms and fitness studios were originally part of step three of the lockdown exit plan, starting from 4 July.
However, Mr Johnson later said indoor gyms are categorised as “close proximity” businesses and would remain shut.
He said: “The business and culture secretaries will establish task forces with public health experts and the sectors to help them become Covid-secure and reopen as soon as possible.”
The industry reacted with frustration at Mr Johnson’s “catastrophic decision” to give the green light to many sectors of the economy, but not gyms.
Mark Sesnan, managing director of GLL, which runs 270 leisure and sport facilities on behalf of local authorities, said: “This will bad for business, bad for jobs and bad for the health of the nation.”
He added: “The Government is ignoring the health of the nation, when it has been proven that conditions such as obesity and diabetes increase the risks associated with Covid-19.”
What safety measures will be in place?
When gyms reopen, it won’t be business as usual.
According to The Times, gyms and swimming pools will require receptionists to use clickers to count numbers going in, and booking systems will be put in place to prevent overcrowding.
On gym floors, people will only be permitted to use equipment that’s spaced two metres apart and a gym’s maximum capacity will be calculated based on three metres squared per person.
Changing rooms and showers will be in use but “extra care” will be provided to maintain social distancing in these areas, while sweat towels will not be permitted on gym floors or studios.
Health club chain PureGym has previously said that it is working out how its facilities could be laid out to allow for social distancing, alongside capping member numbers.
PureGym CEO Humphrey Cobbold, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that the chain was working to upgrade hygiene and sanitation procedures in order to “provide a safe environment for the future.”


inews--2020-05-11--Coronavirus lockdown: Boris Johnson announces new rules for leaving the home and face coverings

Coronavirus lockdown : Boris Johnson announces new rules for leaving the home and face coverings Boris Johnson outlined the changes with a 50 page document People should now wear face masks when travelling on public transport or going into shops where they can not keep a safe distance from others , the government has advised as it set out a detailed road map out of coronavirus lockdown .
Boris Johnson unveiled a 50-page “ recovery strategy ” which will , from Wednesday allow people to see a friend or family member they do not live with , in meetings outdoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly eight weeks .
The plans , which apply to England , will also give people far more access to fresh air , with unlimited outdoor exercise and the freedom to travel to beauty spots or beaches anywhere in the country , providing they practise social distancing when they get there and do not cross the borders into Scotland or Wales .
The meetings with friends or family are confined to one person per household in a group of two , and both must stay two metres apart .
The government is looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of two households which can mix together , but only at a future stage and not before 1 June .
Despite a clearer three-stage plan to greater freedom as the Covid-19 epidemic subsides , the Prime Minister struck an uncharacteristically grim tone in his foreword to the document , warning that “ While we hope for a breakthrough , hope is not a plan.
” Mr Johnson has stressed it is a “ conditional plan ” and that the government will only move to the next stage if infections continue to fall .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be more than a year away or that , under the worst case scenario , “ we may never find a vaccine ” .
While the R rate of infection is 0.5 to 0.9 , there is little room for manoeuvre in keeping it below the key threshold of 1 , the document warns .
While the strategy is a UK government document , many of the measures apply to England only after the devolved administrations staged a revolt over Mr Johnson ’ s switching of the key message from “ stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
While people in Scotland will also be allowed to exercise more than once a day , the core advice north of the border , in Wales and Northern Ireland remains “ stay at home ” .
The new guidelines on face coverings in England state that masks are not compulsory but are advised in public spaces where there is close contact , such as in smaller supermarkets and on confined train or tube carriages .
This is similar to existing guidelines in Scotland and Northern Ireland .
People are advised to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than use up stocks of medical-grade PPE that should be reserved for frontline NHS workers .
The document sets out for the first time a staged return for school pupils , with those in reception , years 1 and 6 to begin going back on 1 June .
Schools will have to implement social distancing in classrooms , with reduced class sizes .
Crucially , Downing Street said that parents who refused to send their children back to school would not be fined for doing so .
The Prime Minister ’ s official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not penalise parents for keeping children at home , once they are eligible we will strongly encourage them to do so.
” The government ’ s chief scientific adviser , Sir Patrick Vallance , told reporters at a virtual briefing the document was based on “ decisions made by ministers and we have inputted scientific advice and responded to specific instructions in some areas … we are strongly supportive of the conditionality elements ” .

People should now wear face masks when travelling on public transport or going into shops where they cannot keep a safe distance from others, the government has advised as it set out a detailed road map out of coronavirus lockdown.
Boris Johnson unveiled a 50-page “recovery strategy” which will, from Wednesday allow people to see a friend or family member they do not live with, in meetings outdoors, for the first time since in nearly eight weeks.
The plans, which apply to England, will also give people far more access to fresh air, with unlimited outdoor exercise and the freedom to travel to beauty spots or beaches anywhere in the country, providing they practise social distancing when they get there and do not cross the borders into Scotland or Wales.
The meetings with friends or family are confined to one person per household in a group of two, and both must stay two metres apart. The government is looking at broadening this to “bubbles” of two households which can mix together, but only at a future stage and not before 1 June.
‘Hope is not a plan’
Despite a clearer three-stage plan to greater freedom as the Covid-19 epidemic subsides, the Prime Minister struck an uncharacteristically grim tone in his foreword to the document, warning that “While we hope for a breakthrough, hope is not a plan.”
Mr Johnson has stressed it is a “conditional plan” and that the government will only move to the next stage if infections continue to fall.
Mr Johnson warned that a mass vaccine may be more than a year away or that, under the worst case scenario, “we may never find a vaccine”. While the R rate of infection is 0.5 to 0.9, there is little room for manoeuvre in keeping it below the key threshold of 1, the document warns.
While the strategy is a UK government document, many of the measures apply to England only after the devolved administrations staged a revolt over Mr Johnson’s switching of the key message from “stay at home” to “stay alert”.
Advice differs across UK
While people in Scotland will also be allowed to exercise more than once a day, the core advice north of the border, in Wales and Northern Ireland remains “stay at home”.
The new guidelines on face coverings in England state that masks are not compulsory but are advised in public spaces where there is close contact, such as in smaller supermarkets and on confined train or tube carriages. This is similar to existing guidelines in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
People are advised to wear scarves or homemade face masks rather than use up stocks of medical-grade PPE that should be reserved for frontline NHS workers.
The document sets out for the first time a staged return for school pupils, with those in reception, years 1 and 6 to begin going back on 1 June. Schools will have to implement social distancing in classrooms, with reduced class sizes.
Crucially, Downing Street said that parents who refused to send their children back to school would not be fined for doing so. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “Whilst we will not penalise parents for keeping children at home, once they are eligible we will strongly encourage them to do so.”
Complicated decisions
The government’s chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, told reporters at a virtual briefing the document was based on “decisions made by ministers and we have inputted scientific advice and responded to specific instructions in some areas … we are strongly supportive of the conditionality elements”.
Sir Patrick sounded a note of caution on the idea of “bubbles” of two households, saying it was “not straightforward at all”.
In the Commons, Mr Johnson denied reports that Sir Patrick and England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, did not sign off on the new “stay alert” slogan.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer told the Prime Minister there had been a lack of “clarity” over the publication of the document.


inews--2020-05-11--Coronavirus in the UK: Poor children must not feel 'punished' by catch-up summer schools, think tank

Coronavirus in the UK: Poor children must not feel 'punished' by catch-up summer schools, think tank says

Coronavirus in the UK : Poor children must not feel 'punished ' by catch-up summer schools , think tank says School age children have lost months of schooling due to the pandemic A think-tank has said catch-up summer camps should be open to all children to stop those from poorer families feeling stigmatised ( Photo : Christopher Furlong/Getty Images ) Summer camps designed to help children catch-up on lost schooling should be open to all families to stop those from poorer backgrounds feeling they are being `` punished '' , a think tank has said .
As of 8 May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent of the school year due to the coronavirus closure .
The Government has said children in reception , Year 1 and Year 6 could begin returning to schools in England from 1 June , but only if the rate of infection is successfully held down .
If schools do not reopen this term , pupils will miss 38 per cent of the school year .
While the Government has ruled out making schools open through the summer holidays , charities like Teach First have said summer camps could help bring disadvantaged children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furthest behind back up to speed .
Headteacher groups and teacher unions have criticised the Government 's plan for reopening schools in England ( Photo : Christopher Furlong/Getty Images ) However , the Centre for Education and Youth said that although “ particular efforts ” should be made to “ reach out to priority pupils ” who are vulnerable , any summer provision should be universal to prevent children feeling stigmatised .
Janice Allen , headteacher of Falinge Park High School in Rochdale , Lancashire , said : “ An important consideration is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t feel like a punishment by unfairly targeting more disadvantaged pupils .
“ The message can ’ t be… ‘ you are disadvantaged so we want you to give up your holidays and work on your English and Maths ’ '' .
The think-tank ’ s report says that summer camps should have a “ dual focus ” on supporting students ’ wellbeing as well as academic outcomes .
“ Activities should re-introduce pupils to school routines and , where pupils struggle to cope , they should receive additional , one-to-one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school year , ” it says .
Provision should be targeted at pupils moving between key phases in their education - such as those starting in Reception and Year 1 , and students going into Year 7 of secondary school or about to begin Year 12 .
The report also says any government effort to roll out summer camps should include additional funding to pay qualified teachers , rather than relying on volunteers .

Summer camps designed to help children catch-up on lost schooling should be open to all families to stop those from poorer backgrounds feeling they are being “punished”, a think tank has said.
As of 8 May, UK pupils had missed 13 per cent of the school year due to the coronavirus closure.
The Government has said children in reception, Year 1 and Year 6 could begin returning to schools in England from 1 June, but only if the rate of infection is successfully held down. If schools do not reopen this term, pupils will miss 38 per cent of the school year.
Summer camps
While the Government has ruled out making schools open through the summer holidays, charities like Teach First have said summer camps could help bring disadvantaged children who are likely to have fallen the furthest behind back up to speed.
However, the Centre for Education and Youth said that although “particular efforts” should be made to “reach out to priority pupils” who are vulnerable, any summer provision should be universal to prevent children feeling stigmatised.
Janice Allen, headteacher of Falinge Park High School in Rochdale, Lancashire, said: “An important consideration is making sure that any academic catch up doesn’t feel like a punishment by unfairly targeting more disadvantaged pupils.
“The message can’t be… ‘you are disadvantaged so we want you to give up your holidays and work on your English and Maths’”.
Focus on wellbeing
The think-tank’s report says that summer camps should have a “dual focus” on supporting students’ wellbeing as well as academic outcomes.
“Activities should re-introduce pupils to school routines and, where pupils struggle to cope, they should receive additional, one-to-one support that should continue into the new school year,” it says.
Provision should be targeted at pupils moving between key phases in their education – such as those starting in Reception and Year 1, and students going into Year 7 of secondary school or about to begin Year 12.
The report also says any government effort to roll out summer camps should include additional funding to pay qualified teachers, rather than relying on volunteers.


inews--2020-05-11--Coronavirus lockdown changes are 'baby steps', but could be a huge difference to many

Coronavirus lockdown changes are 'baby steps ' , but could be a huge difference to many Many people have alone for two months It ’ s too early to start organising house parties .
The changes to lockdown rules are “ baby steps ” , as the PM acknowledged on Monday night .
However , for everyone missing friends and family , the most telling update is the one we lead today ’ s front page with .
We are now allowed to meet up with people beyond our household , so long as it ’ s only one at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay two metres apart .
A small relaxation , but a boost to mental health and wellbeing , especially for people who live on their own and who have been starved of human contact for two months .
People with serious underlying conditions must still “ shield ” in their homes , the Government adds , while small children ’ s inability to follow social distancing means that their meeting grandparents remains off the cards .
Obviously , such meagre changes are designed to prevent a rapid increase in infections .
The prospect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with it the chances of a second wave - as seen in Germany and South Korea .
These small changes are also designed to help us mentally adjust to living with risk , to go about our everyday existence with an unwanted companion , Covid-19 , moving step by step towards something resembling the old “ normal ” .
Psychologically this will be tricky because the virus can be deadly and is quite infectious .
Collectively we have shown determination to protect vulnerable members of the community .
Face masks are now recommended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Getty ) Most of us are familiar with the risk factors by now - and for people with underlying health conditions , or who are much older , continued isolation could prove terribly difficult .
For people under 60 without a health condition , however , the individual risk of dying is very low - the most recent data suggest they account for 1 per cent of hospital deaths in England .
As you get younger , the threat plummets .
Clearly that risk is not zero , and as we are all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our old lives , the mental challenge comes from high awareness .
The nation is edging towards more freedoms ( Photo : Getty ) Tolerance for risk varies greatly from person to person .
Given time , as government advice keeps changing , many of those without health conditions will rationalise the threat against their desire to work or socialise .
Of course , none of us gives up hope of a Eureka !
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It’s too early to start organising house parties. The changes to lockdown rules are “baby steps”, as the PM acknowledged on Monday night. However, for everyone missing friends and family, the most telling update is the one we lead today’s front page with.
We are now allowed to meet up with people beyond our household, so long as it’s only one at a time, outdoors, and we stay two metres apart.
A small relaxation, but a boost to mental health and wellbeing, especially for people who live on their own and who have been starved of human contact for two months.
People with serious underlying conditions must still “shield” in their homes, the Government adds, while small children’s inability to follow social distancing means that their meeting grandparents remains off the cards.
Avoiding a second peak
Tuesday's front page: Permission to meet relative or friend outdoors #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/VYT7hRTbF4 — i newspaper (@theipaper) May 11, 2020
Obviously, such meagre changes are designed to prevent a rapid increase in infections. The prospect of non-compliance is pretty high, and with it the chances of a second wave – as seen in Germany and South Korea.
These small changes are also designed to help us mentally adjust to living with risk, to go about our everyday existence with an unwanted companion, Covid-19, moving step by step towards something resembling the old “normal”.
Psychologically this will be tricky because the virus can be deadly and is quite infectious. Collectively we have shown determination to protect vulnerable members of the community.
High-risk among us
Most of us are familiar with the risk factors by now – and for people with underlying health conditions, or who are much older, continued isolation could prove terribly difficult.
For people under 60 without a health condition, however, the individual risk of dying is very low – the most recent data suggest they account for 1 per cent of hospital deaths in England. As you get younger, the threat plummets.
Clearly that risk is not zero, and as we are all asked to consider how we eventually resume our old lives, the mental challenge comes from high awareness.
Tolerance for risk varies greatly from person to person. Given time, as government advice keeps changing, many of those without health conditions will rationalise the threat against their desire to work or socialise.
Of course, none of us gives up hope of a Eureka! moment. Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance says “there’s been great progress made” on vaccines around the world. Someone could become very popular.


inews--2020-05-11--Coronavirus lockdown: Tourism leaders urge people to stay away from England's beauty spots

Coronavirus lockdown : Tourism leaders urge people to stay away from England 's beauty spots From Wednesday , people in England will be allowed to travel for exercise From Wednesday , people will be able to take unlimited amounts of daily exercise and will be able to drive to the countryside and beaches as long as they keep two metres from others .
But tourism leaders in Cumbria and Cornwall have urged people to stay away and to avoid putting pressure on their regions ’ resources .
Police in the Lake District were forced to turn away motorists from London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cornwall Police officers announced earlier in the lockdown they would seek to stop visitors entering the county .
There are concerns will flock to beaches and beauty spots now that the lockdown rules are being changed .
( Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images ) Only hours after Mr Johnson ’ s speech to the nation – in which he said the public safety message had changed from “ stay home ” to “ stay alert ” – Cumbria Tourism said on Twitter it was “ shocked by the timing and short notice ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It said : “ We are awaiting further details but the safety of residents must come first .
For now , tourism businesses in Cumbria remain closed and we urge everyone to continue to stay home.
” South Lakes Police also urged people to “ take a long hard look at your own conscience ” before travelling to the region and “ use common sense and continue to exercise close to your home ” .
Cumbria has the third highest rate of coronavirus infection per head in the country and has an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average , making the local population particularly vulnerable to the virus .
South Lakes MP Tim Farron , the former Liberal Democrat leader , has written to Mr Johnson calling for a maximum limit on the number of miles people can drive for exercise to stop a surge of people travelling to the region .
He said : “ Coronavirus is still tragically claiming hundreds of people ’ s lives every day and so restricting mass movement at this time would seem the responsible and safe thing to do.
” Malcolm Bell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also urged people to remain at home , saying he does not believe Mr Johnson ’ s announcement meant people had total freedom about where to travel .
He told Sky News : “ There is nowhere to stay .
There are very limited places to eat , other than takeaways.
“ We do not believe that this is staying alert – to undertake a long , unnecessary journey.
” She said : `` We want a slow , steady and safe progression towards lockdown lifting .
Our priority is to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The shops and attractions are still closed and we want people who do not live in Brighton and Hove to stay away.
” People in England have been urged not to drive into Wales , which along with Scotland is still urging people to stay at home .
First Minister Mark Drakeford said the four Welsh police forces were concerned traffic into Wales would continue to increase and the UK Government was getting it “ wrong ” .

England’s best-loved tourism destinations are urging daytrippers to stay away after Boris Johnson announced that people could now travel for their lockdown exercise.
From Wednesday, people will be able to take unlimited amounts of daily exercise and will be able to drive to the countryside and beaches as long as they keep two metres from others.
But tourism leaders in Cumbria and Cornwall have urged people to stay away and to avoid putting pressure on their regions’ resources.
Police in the Lake District were forced to turn away motorists from London and Southend-on-Sea at the weekend, while Cornwall Police officers announced earlier in the lockdown they would seek to stop visitors entering the county.
‘Shocked’ by the announcement
Only hours after Mr Johnson’s speech to the nation – in which he said the public safety message had changed from “stay home” to “stay alert” – Cumbria Tourism said on Twitter it was “shocked by the timing and short notice” of the Prime Minister’s announcement.
It said: “We are awaiting further details but the safety of residents must come first. For now, tourism businesses in Cumbria remain closed and we urge everyone to continue to stay home.”
South Lakes Police also urged people to “take a long hard look at your own conscience” before travelling to the region and “use common sense and continue to exercise close to your home”.
Cumbria has the third highest rate of coronavirus infection per head in the country and has an average age ten years above the national average, making the local population particularly vulnerable to the virus.
Limit to visitors
South Lakes MP Tim Farron, the former Liberal Democrat leader, has written to Mr Johnson calling for a maximum limit on the number of miles people can drive for exercise to stop a surge of people travelling to the region.
He said: “Coronavirus is still tragically claiming hundreds of people’s lives every day and so restricting mass movement at this time would seem the responsible and safe thing to do.”
Malcolm Bell, the chief executive of Visit Cornwall, has also urged people to remain at home, saying he does not believe Mr Johnson’s announcement meant people had total freedom about where to travel.
He told Sky News: “There is nowhere to stay. There are very limited places to eat, other than takeaways.
“We do not believe that this is staying alert – to undertake a long, unnecessary journey.”
Brighton’s council leader Nancy Platts said there was “ambiguity” in Mr Johnson’s message.
She said: “We want a slow, steady and safe progression towards lockdown lifting. Our priority is to keep people who live in the city safe. The shops and attractions are still closed and we want people who do not live in Brighton and Hove to stay away.”
English people urged not to visit Wales
People in England have been urged not to drive into Wales, which along with Scotland is still urging people to stay at home.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said the four Welsh police forces were concerned traffic into Wales would continue to increase and the UK Government was getting it “wrong”.
“I want to be clear – in Wales, it is Welsh law which applies,” he told the daily Welsh Government press conference.


inews--2020-05-11--Premier League teams retain 'collective will' to complete the season

Premier League teams retain 'collective will ' to complete the season League bosses face tough decisions about whether the season should be completed Premier League chiefs are facing tough decisions about whether the season should be completed after the Government said no professional sport should restart until 1 June at the earliest .
Club officials were meeting on Monday to continue talks on “ Project Restart ” with Downing Street announcing that step two of its plan to ease the lockdown includes permitting sporting events behind closed doors from next month .
The league 's chief executive Richard Masters told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dialogue '' with ministers , police and ground safety officials .
He said `` a really strong collective will '' remains to complete the season remains , but `` curtailment '' of the season was discussed for the first time at the meeting .
Liverpool look certain to win the Premier League title if the season is allowed to finish ( Photo : Getty ) Alison McGovern , the shadow sports minister , has written to the Government asking for clarity around issues including medical protocols for players , personal protective equipment for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for fans .
The Premier League has been suspended since 13 March because of the Covid-19 pandemic with most clubs having nine games to play .
Mr Masters said the league had listened to the objections of clubs who did not want to play at neutral grounds if the season resumes .
Liverpool are 25 points clear and are two games away from winning their first Premier League title since last winning the old First Division in 1990 , while clubs in the bottom half of the league want relegation to be scrapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is due to meet football authorities on Thursday , while the league will hold talks with the Professional Footballers ’ Association later this week .
Brighton revealed on Saturday that an unnamed player had tested positive for Covid-19 and will go into 14 days of isolation .
Two other players contracted the virus earlier in the pandemic , but have since recovered .
The German Bundesliga is returning on 16 May after its 18 clubs voted to return after safety measures were put in place .
The Korean League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the return of elite sport in the UK is expected soon from a working group led by the UK Sport chief executive Sally Munday .

Premier League chiefs are facing tough decisions about whether the season should be completed after the Government said no professional sport should restart until 1 June at the earliest.
Club officials were meeting on Monday to continue talks on “Project Restart” with Downing Street announcing that step two of its plan to ease the lockdown includes permitting sporting events behind closed doors from next month.
The league’s chief executive Richard Masters told the BBC it was in “ongoing dialogue” with ministers, police and ground safety officials.
He said “a really strong collective will” remains to complete the season remains, but “curtailment” of the season was discussed for the first time at the meeting.
Premier League safety
Alison McGovern, the shadow sports minister, has written to the Government asking for clarity around issues including medical protocols for players, personal protective equipment for non-playing staff and referees and ticket refunds for fans.
The Premier League has been suspended since 13 March because of the Covid-19 pandemic with most clubs having nine games to play.
Mr Masters said the league had listened to the objections of clubs who did not want to play at neutral grounds if the season resumes.
Liverpool are 25 points clear and are two games away from winning their first Premier League title since last winning the old First Division in 1990, while clubs in the bottom half of the league want relegation to be scrapped if the season does restart.
Sports leagues returning
The Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is due to meet football authorities on Thursday, while the league will hold talks with the Professional Footballers’ Association later this week.
Brighton revealed on Saturday that an unnamed player had tested positive for Covid-19 and will go into 14 days of isolation. Two other players contracted the virus earlier in the pandemic, but have since recovered.
The German Bundesliga is returning on 16 May after its 18 clubs voted to return after safety measures were put in place. The Korean League returned on Friday.
Further guidance on the return of elite sport in the UK is expected soon from a working group led by the UK Sport chief executive Sally Munday.


inews--2020-05-11--Coronavirus latest: Schools told to limit classes to 15, space desks two metres apart and use one-wa

Coronavirus latest: Schools told to limit classes to 15, space desks two metres apart and use one-way corridors

Coronavirus latest : Schools told to limit classes to 15 , space desks two metres apart and use one-way corridors Government sets out how schools in England can reopen with social distancing Children returning to school should be kept in classes of no more than 15 pupils with the same teacher to guard against the spread of the coronavirus , according to government guidance .
The advice is included in a Department for Education blueprint setting out how schools in England will be reopened , which also recommends staggered drop-offs , pick-ups and break-times , and one-way corridors .
Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of infection is under control children in nurseries , reception , Year 1 and Year 6 could return on 1 June at the earliest as part of a “ phased ” reopening of schools .
The Government ’ s overarching ‘ roadmap ’ for exiting lockdown sets out an “ ambition ” for “ all primary school children to return to school before the summer for a month if feasible ” .
It also said that secondary schools should “ prepare to begin some face to face contact ” this term with Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take GCSEs and A levels next year respectively .
Concerns have been raised by heads and teachers about the difficulty of social distancing in the school environment - particularly with four to six-year olds in reception and Year 1 .
Schools could reopen as early as 1 June as lockdown rules begin to be relaxed ( Photo : Getty ) It says “ desks should be spaced as far apart as possible ” , with schools aiming to keep children “ two metres away from each other ” where they can .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ We know that , unlike older children and adults , early years and primary age children can not be expected to remain two metres apart from each other and staff .
If schools are not able to meet the guidelines on social distancing because they lack the space , the blueprint says heads should talk to their local council or academy chain , and that “ solutions might involve children attending a nearby school ” .
All children and staff attending school will have access to coronavirus testing , and if anyone tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days .
Headteacher groups and teacher unions have criticised the Government 's plan for reopening schools in England ( Photo : Christopher Furlong/Getty Images ) Schools have been asked to stagger break-times , lunch , drop-off and collection times , and to use one-way corridors or a divider to keep children apart .
However , the Government has partly reversed its previous advice that personal protective equipment ( PPE ) is not needed in schools .
The latest guidance says that if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask should be used by the supervising adult if a distance of 2 metres can not be maintained .

Children returning to school should be kept in classes of no more than 15 pupils with the same teacher to guard against the spread of the coronavirus, according to government guidance.
The advice is included in a Department for Education blueprint setting out how schools in England will be reopened, which also recommends staggered drop-offs, pick-ups and break-times, and one-way corridors.
Boris Johnson has said that if the rate of infection is under control children in nurseries, reception, Year 1 and Year 6 could return on 1 June at the earliest as part of a “phased” reopening of schools.
The Government’s overarching ‘roadmap’ for exiting lockdown sets out an “ambition” for “all primary school children to return to school before the summer for a month if feasible”.
‘Phased’ reopening
It also said that secondary schools should “prepare to begin some face to face contact” this term with Year 10 and 12 students – groups due to take GCSEs and A levels next year respectively.
There are currently no plans to reopen secondary schools for other year groups before the summer holidays.
Concerns have been raised by heads and teachers about the difficulty of social distancing in the school environment – particularly with four to six-year olds in reception and Year 1.
Small classes
The DfE’s blueprints says primary schools should “split in half” classes, “with no more than 15 pupils per small group and one teacher”.
It says “desks should be spaced as far apart as possible”, with schools aiming to keep children “two metres away from each other” where they can.
However, the guidance concedes: “We know that, unlike older children and adults, early years and primary age children cannot be expected to remain two metres apart from each other and staff.
“In deciding to bring more children back to early years and schools, we are taking this into account.”
Access to testing
To reduce the risk, it says schools should implement “frequent hand cleaning”, “regular cleaning” of classes and “minimising contact and mixing”.
If schools are not able to meet the guidelines on social distancing because they lack the space, the blueprint says heads should talk to their local council or academy chain, and that “solutions might involve children attending a nearby school”.
All children and staff attending school will have access to coronavirus testing, and if anyone tests positive the rest of their class or group should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days.
Staggered breaks
Schools have been asked to stagger break-times, lunch, drop-off and collection times, and to use one-way corridors or a divider to keep children apart.
They have also been told to consider educating children outdoors if possible to limit transmission.
The guidance states that teachers and children will not be required to wear face coverings in schools.
PPE in schools
However, the Government has partly reversed its previous advice that personal protective equipment (PPE) is not needed in schools. The latest guidance says that if a pupil develops coronavirus-like symptoms then a mask should be used by the supervising adult if a distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained.
“If contact with the child or young person is necessary, then gloves, an apron and a face mask should be worn by the supervising adult,” it adds.
Children who are shielding with underlying medical conditions will not be expected to attend school, and neither will teachers who are clinically vulnerable.
The Department for Education confirmed parents would not be fined if their child does not attend school.