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Brits warned of dreaded THIRD WAVE of Covid as ex-cabinet secretary insists relaxing restrictions over Christmas is UNSCIENTIFIC
25 Nov, 2020 09:57

The move to relax Covid-19 restrictions for five days around Christmas is not guided by science, a former international trade secretary has warned after a SAGE scientist threatened a third wave of infection would devastate the UK.

Veteran MP Dr. Liam Fox told Sky News on Wednesday that he was not convinced by the government's decision to suspend tough Covid-19 restrictions for the Christmas period.

"We'll have to look at the numbers closer to Christmas and I think to change behaviour because of Christmas wouldn't be a science-based approach."

Fox, a doctor by training, said any new measures must be introduced with consistency. He added that if households can meet in a home, there must be some scope to allow households to meet in the spaced environment of a pub or a restaurant, especially when the hospitality industry has been hit so badly by the coronavirus.

On Tuesday, the leaders of the four governments of the UK released a joint statement confirming they had collectively agreed to relax restrictions for five days over the Christmas period, allowing up to three households to meet indoors and form an exclusive "Christmas bubble."

The statement said that for the festive period, December 23 to 27, all parts of the UK would loosen travel restrictions and allow households to mix at home, in places of worship and outdoor spaces.

Similar criticism of the move has been forthcoming, with SAGE scientist Professor Andrew Hayward telling BBC Newsnight on Tuesday: "It is likely to lead to a third wave of infection, with hospitals being overrun, and more unnecessary deaths."

All parts of the UK are currently subjected to Covid-19 restrictions, most notably in England, where citizens must wait one more week for a month-long lockdown to end.

Published data show infections to be falling, with only 11,299 new cases registered on Tuesday, down from 20,051 one week ago.

Macron says France passed peak of 'second wave,' vows to ease coronavirus lockdown for Christmas
25 Nov, 2020 00:55

President Emmanuel Macron has delivered a reassuring address to the nation, saying that an easing of France's Covid-19 lockdown will begin so that people can spend the Christmas holiday with their families.

"The peak of the second wave has passed," Macron said on Tuesday night, but added that it was still necessary "to continue our effort" to stem the spread of the disease.

The president announced a three-step plan for lifting the coronavirus lockdown in the country, which will kick in on the weekend with the reopening of shops, with the run-up to Christmas a crucial period for retailers. People will also be allowed to exercise outside for three hours per day, but a permit will still be required to leave the house for other reasons.

The lifting of France's nationwide lockdown is expected on December 15, so long as the number of new daily cases remains below 5,000. Cinemas and theatres will also be able to open their doors to spectators.

However, a curfew is to remain in place and will only be relaxed for Christmas - from December 24 to December 31. During this period, residents will be able to travel freely to spend the holidays with their families, though public gatherings will still be banned. The curfew will be lifted for good only when the outbreak stabilizes, while restaurants, bars and cafes will stay shut at least until January 20, according to the plan. The same goes for gyms and swimming pools.

"We must do everything to avoid a third wave, do everything to avoid a third lockdown," Macron urged.

The president also announced that vaccinations for the coronavirus, which has so far infected 2.1 million and killed more than 49,000 in France, will begin in late December or early January. The jab won't be compulsory, however, and the most vulnerable groups are set to get the shots first. A wider distribution of vaccines is expected sometime in the spring.