‘Emperor Drakeford strikes again!’ Twitter reacts to Christmas bubbles chaos as Wales slashes limit to two households and Nicola Sturgeon warns Scots not to stay overnight The PM said decision to allow festive easing of restrictions was ‘unanimous’ But Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford then said only two bubbles could meet Nicola Sturgeon went one … Read more
Ministers today made clear that Christmas bubbles will not be scrapped in England – despite urging families to wait until Easter. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick insisted there will be no change to the legal rules underpinning the five-day festive easing south of the border, saying the government should not ‘tell people how to come to a decision’. … Read more
Lorraine Kelly has admitted she believes easing coronavirus restrictions for Christmas would be ‘crazy’. On Tuesday morning, ministers revealed bubbles are ‘under review’ as they urged families to do the ‘minimum’ of mixing amid fears a more infectious mutant strain has emerged. And on her eponymous ITV programme, the presenter, 61, claimed ‘we’ll reap the … Read more
Wales today hinted that it could yet axe Christmas ‘bubbles’ amid rising alarm at a surge in coronavirus cases. Health minister Vaughan Gething refused to rule out a rethink saying the nation’s government could need to ‘make choices to keep people safe’. However, Downing Street insisted the planned easing will go ahead in England despite warnings … Read more
How festive bubbles could last SIX days: Families can spend longer together at Christmas if ‘unforeseen disruption to travel’ stops them returning home Family will be able to stay longer if train is delayed or if their car breaks down Such families would be able to extend their bubble for a short time afterwards Loophole … Read more
What are the UK-wide rules for Christmas? Three households will be allowed to form a ‘Christmas Bubble’ and meet indoors. Easing of rules will apply for five days, from December 23 to December 27. ‘Christmas Bubbles’ will be allowed to gather in private homes, in outdoor spaces and in places of worship. UK-wide nature of … Read more
The future of concerts? Members of The Flaming Lips and fans rock out inside plastic bubbles during bizarre socially distanced show Footage from the performance shows people inside 100 inflatable orbs The event in Oklahoma City Monday was said to be a test run for future concerts Frontman Wayne Coyne shared a clip from the show … Read more
Prince Philip is ‘being made’ to return to Windsor Castle with the Queen because there is not enough staff to create two anti-Covid-19 bubbles, a royal source told The Sun. The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, usually resides at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk while Her Majesty, 94, is working at Windsor. However, … Read more
The NEW school rules for the Class of Covid: How contact sport will be avoided, pupils will be in age group ‘bubbles’ and if two children get sick the WHOLE year is sent home when classes restart in September By Rory Tingle For Mailonline Published: 14:16 BST, 25 August 2020 | Updated: 14:37 BST, 25 … Read more
How to run a socially-distanced high school with 2,000 pupils: Head reveals ‘new normal’ will mean 350 students in segregated ‘bubbles’ and plan to lockdown entire year if one child gets sick when classes return in September Wales High School in Rotherham, Sheffield, will first welcome back year 7 pupils It will then add a … Read more