Fall in Covid-19 infections a boost for Boris Johnson
The prime minister faced criticism over the decision to lock down again from within his own party
30 November 2020 - 21:41
London — In a boost for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Covid-19 infections have fallen by 30% during England's month-long national lockdown and the virus is now in retreat, a large-scale study of more than 100,000 volunteers showed on Monday.
England began its second national lockdown on November 5 to curb rapidly rising infections and protect its health system. The country is due to return to a regional approach to restrictions from December 2...
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