Boris Johnson to Face Tough Questions at Covid Inquiry
Boris Johnson will testify before an inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic, facing questions about lockdown timing and social gatherings that violated rules.
Johnson is expected to admit mistakes while highlighting successes like the vaccine rollout and reopening the economy. [ more ]
Hancock messages claimed Sunak would have pressured Johnson' to avoid lockdown
Matt Hancock accuses Rishi Sunak of pressuring Boris Johnson against an autumn lockdown in 2020, potentially hindering efforts to control the spread of COVID-19.
Simon Case's response suggests that Sunak favored tighter controls in schools rather than closing all shops. [ more ]
Toronto high school under lockdown after stabbing sends teen to hospital | CBC News
Reports of a stabbing at Humberside Collegiate Institute in Toronto's west end resulted in a lockdown of the high school.
A teenage boy was stabbed and transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, while the suspect, also a teenager, was arrested. [ more ]
Covid Inquiry: Sadiq Khan made private plea to Boris Johnson for London to go into early lockdown
Sadiq Khan warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the current approach and messaging to the public in London regarding the COVID-19 pandemic was failing.
Khan urged for an immediate strengthening of public health messaging and for a hardline lockdown order to be made by Downing Street.
Khan suggested a clear reassurance about the supply of food to avoid panic buying and stockpiling. [ more ]
Reunion Island residents on highest alert as Cyclone Belal storms in
Residents on Reunion Island are confined to their homes as authorities issue the highest alert for a potential devastating tropical storm.
The island has been placed on the maximum storm alert, meaning a strict lockdown is in place and all residents should stay indoors until Tuesday morning. [ more ]