Government signals intention to relax 2 metre distancing rule

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has said the government is to announce in the coming week its decision on whether to relax the 2 metre social distancing rule in England. Boris Johnson is facing pressure from his backbenchers and the hospitality industry to ease restrictions in order to help businesses. However the government's scientific advisers say that 1 metre separation from someone with the virus may carry be 10 time more risky than being 2 metres apart.

Tale of two cities: How San Francisco is flattening the curve while NYC becomes a global coronavirus epicentre

Two of America's most popular cities had notably different approaches to the coronavirus. The outcomes are now being seen

Danielle Zoellner @dani__zoellner

Two weeks into social distancing and early data has indicated San Francisco's coronavirus curve could be flattening.

Prior to the regulations, the Bay Area officials were concerned with how Covid-19 infections would impact the community.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and five mayors in the surrounding Bay Area issued a stay-at-home order on 16 March in response to concerns, an unprecedented move at the time. Then California Governor Gavin Newsom quickly followed his city mayors by ordering a statewide state-at-home order to the nearly 40m residents.

In New York, by comparison, the current US epicentre for the pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo waited to issue a stay-at-home order. It went into effect almost a week later on 22 March. This order was in partnership with Connecticut and New Jersey to help combat the spread of the virus.

How people are connecting in the coronavirus crisis

The spread of coronavirus has affected people all around the world. Many are locked in their homes, countless businesses are shut down, and life as many knew it has come to a halt. But amid the crisis and the uncertainty, acts of kindness and solidarity have spread. Take a look at the many expressions of joy, teamwork, and support that have emerged from different corners of the world. They're a reminder that while many of us are isolated in our homes or on the frontlines of the fight against this virus, we are all in this together.

The rules of safe shopping under coronavirus: five tips for social distancing

Donald Trump To Revise Social Distancing Guidelines

In new letter to governors, Trump says his administration is revising social distancing guidelines and working to classify counties as high-risk, medium-risk, or low-risk. pic.twitter.com/xLle7XbHJA

— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) March 26, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic is all about Donald Trump of course he see's no problem with relaxing the guidelines on social distancing. That way everybody can return to what's most important. Feeding that narcissists ego and infecting more people.

Coronavirus: How local communities support each other and keep their spirits up | DW News

Social distancing measures are seen as key to protecting those most at risk of becoming seriously ill with Covid-19. But social distancing comes with a lot of problems, especially for people who are in need of help for their daily lives. There are more and more initiatives to help high-risk groups,such as the elderly, who have been advised to stay indoors.