Boris Johnson says people want a ‘careful, sensible programme’ to come out of the Covid-19 lockdown, but unions say it’s too soon
Ministers are trying to find a route out of the lockdown without triggering a second spike of infections that could overwhelm healthcare systems. Though officials say the UK is past the peak, they’ve also warned that any changes to social-distancing measures must ensure the transmissions are kept under control in the absence of a vaccine.
Johnson accepted that a time will come for looking at whether his administration took the right decisions in response to the pandemic. Johnson also argued that it was too early to compare the UK death toll to that of other countries. As the government prepares to ease lockdown measures, it’s also drawing up guidance for employers on how to safely resume work. Ministers circulated seven papers to businesses and trade unions on Sunday, outlining steps to be taken including stricter hygiene and social-distancing in workplaces, when restrictions are eventually eased.
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