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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Budget Day in Week 50
During the fiftieth week of the coronavirus pandemic the UK awaits the Chancellor’s Spring Budget. Subtle ‘leaks’ prepare us for some of the major announcements but everyone anticipates increases in personal taxation. So, it is a relief when this does not happen. More money is allocated to support…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Snow Moon Lights up Week 49
At the beginning of this week, the 49th week of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, PM Boris Johnson lays out his road map for easing lockdown restrictions. There will be four stages each separated by a five-week period. We are warned that it is crucial we continue to adhere to the rules of…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Terrible Weather in Week 48
It is now week 48 of the coronavirus pandemic and England is still in lockdown. But the vaccine roll-out is gathering momentum and new cases and deaths from COVID-19 are coming down. The weather may be gloomy but the news is cheering as the government begins planning measures to ease lockdown. But…
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Life During a Coronavirus Pandemic: Snow and Ice in Week 47
During week 47 of lockdown in England due to the coronavirus pandemic the vaccination continues its roll-out as new, small centres open. At last transmission rates are coming down which could be due to the vaccination programme or the effect of the third national lockdown. Thanks to the arrival of…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Signs of Spring in Week 46
At the start of week 46 of the coronavirus pandemic England has been in its third national lockdown for a month. At last the daily count of new cases is gradually going down but deaths from COVID-19 remain dangerously high. The vaccine roll-out is going well with new centres opening. But doubt has…
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Life During a Coronavirus Pandemic: Week 45 and Vaccine Battles
This week, the 45th of the coronavirus pandemic, deliveries of the coronavirus vaccine to the UK were threatened by squabbles between the producers of the AstraZeneca vaccine and the European Commission. Meanwhile, a third vaccine is approved and two more, manufactured in the UK are showing…
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Life During a Coronavirus Pandemic: Dark Days in Week 44
It is now week 44 of the coronavirus pandemic the number of cases and deaths relating to COVID-19 now exceed those during the spring of 2020. Hospitals are over-flowing and transferring cases to other regions. Yet people continue to organise large gatherings inside. The roll-out of the vaccine is…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Week 43 Lockdown Rules Enforced
It is week 43 of the coronavirus pandemic and the number of cases and deaths related to COVID 19 are still dangerously high as the NHS struggles to cope. The government issues some stark warnings and promises stricter enforcement of restrictions. Despite being told everyone should act as though…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: England Enters Lockdown 3
During Week 42 of the coronavirus pandemic the number of daily COVID-19 deaths breaks all previous records and England goes back into lockdown. The NHS is stretched to the limit and England is plunged into a third national lockdown. This is set to last until mid-February at the earliest. As the…
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Life in a Coronavirus Pandemic: Week 41 – #stayathome
Week 41 of the coronavirus pandemic sees the end of a terrible 2020 as we move into 2021 which is not having a promising start. Deaths from COVID-19 continue to rise and have already far exceeded the terrible predictions of scientists during the summer months. Yet people continue to ignore the…
