Everyone testing positive for COVID could be paid £500 by the Government to self isolate, under plans reportedly being considered by ministers. The scheme, which would cost up to £450 million a week, aims to encourage more people to take a test and to persuade those who test positive to stay at home, regardless ofContinue reading “The Government Could Pay £500 To Everyone Who Tests Positive To Encourage Self-isolation”
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Family Shopping Trips To Supermarkets Could Be Banned Under New Rules
Families may be banned from doing their food shopping together, as part of new plans to curb the spread of COVID 19. Under tougher plans reportedly being considered by ministers, supermarkets could be encouraged to implement a shop alone strategy amid concerns that trips to the local store are being seen as a family outing.Continue reading “Family Shopping Trips To Supermarkets Could Be Banned Under New Rules”
BENEFITS BOOST
Rishi Sunak is considering giving six million people a one-off £500 benefit payment as part of plans to fight off a rebellion over Universal Credit. The lump-sum would be an alternative to continuing increased payments for Universal Credit claimants, which have provisionally been raised by £20 a week. The enhanced payments were introduced for 12Continue reading “BENEFITS BOOST”
Homeless People Have Been Given COVID Vaccines By The Council
Homeless people are being vaccinated against COVID 19 as part of a pioneering scheme after a council insisted rough sleepers and those living in shelters should be prioritised. Under the Department of Health’s mass vaccination program, the over 80s, care home residents and health and social care workers are first in line to get theContinue reading “Homeless People Have Been Given COVID Vaccines By The Council”
Parents Are Lying That They’re Key Workers
Parents have been accused of pretending to be key workers to get their children a place in class. Under the Government’s harsh new restrictions, only vulnerable pupils and children of key workers can still go to school during the third national lockdown, while other children must remain at home for online learning. Our Lady’s BishopContinue reading “Parents Are Lying That They’re Key Workers”
People Began Breaking COVID Rules When They Saw Those With Privilege Dismiss Them
We’ve heard repeatedly during the past year that until mass vaccination is achieved, the key to addressing the COVID 19 epidemic is controlling human behaviour. Yet as cases in the United Kingdom continue to spiral, with more stringent social constraints being enforced every few days, a key question remains, is anyone complying any more? ComplianceContinue reading “People Began Breaking COVID Rules When They Saw Those With Privilege Dismiss Them”
COVID Vaccine Is Given To Over 1,000,000 Brits
With the vaccine roll out accelerating, the end is in sight and we will get through this together, Matt Hancock said in a tweet. It comes as the rollout of the new Oxford and AstraZeneca jab is due to start on Monday after the United Kingdom was the first country in the world to approveContinue reading “COVID Vaccine Is Given To Over 1,000,000 Brits”
UK COVID Restrictions Could Ease In February
The UK Government has been told restrictions could ease as early as the end of February if enough people are vaccinated in time. Reports claim officials have been advised once the most vulnerable population numbering about 12 to 15 million people at risk of dying from the coronavirus are vaccinated, the need for further restrictionsContinue reading “UK COVID Restrictions Could Ease In February”
Mum Of Eight On Benefits Defends Planning A Holiday To Spain
Marie Buchan defended her expedition because she needed a holiday after the stress of looking after her children at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The 39-year-old, from Birmingham, plans to give her family the best Christmas that she can before rushing to Alicante. The lockdown has impacted everyone, she said, and she continued that peopleContinue reading “Mum Of Eight On Benefits Defends Planning A Holiday To Spain”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Urges Government To Reconsider Christmas COVID Rules
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to rethink the Christmas rules as cases soar in London. The Mayor of London suggested the Christmas rules could be relaxed in a way that was less unsafe than currently planned. Sadiq Khan also told families to be careful around their elderly loved ones, adding that this virusContinue reading “London Mayor Sadiq Khan Urges Government To Reconsider Christmas COVID Rules”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 