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Covid: Three-tier lockdown system to be unveiled in England
Liverpool recorded 600 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending 6 October. The average for England was 74. Let’s block ads! (Why?) BBC News – Health
Fitness sensation Krissy Cela reveals 10 tips on getting back into the gym post lockdown
Worried about getting back into the gym post lockdown? Worry no more, Instagram fitness star Krissy Cela reveals 10 back to the gym tips If you haven’t yet heard of global fitness sensation Krissy Cela, you need to get to know. Not only is her Instagram full of real life transformations and badass workouts, but […]
Lifting lockdown ‘illogical’ as virus cases rise in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has blasted the easing of coronavirus restrictions in parts of northern England as “completely illogical”. Measures were lifted overnight in Bolton, Stockport and Trafford despite concerns from some local councils. Mr Burnham said it meant boroughs with rising cases were restriction-free but others with lower numbers were not. He urged […]
Here’s How SA’s Spending Habits Are Expected To Change During and After Lockdown
As more and more South Africans experience retrenchment, job losses, and decreased job security — money is becoming more important to hold on to, and spending does not look like it did just 5 months ago. Even though we know that this is true purely based on our social circles and interactions, it can be […]
“Here’s How I Improved My Fitness Levels And Lost 8 Kilos During Lockdown”
When fitness loving, Caroline Pule committed to changing up her fitness routine, lockdown threw a spanner in her plans. But not one to be easily deterred, she went back to the drawing board and readjusted her weight loss plan to suit the current situation. Here’s how she smashed her PB and lost 8 kilos during […]
Sweden’s currency has strengthened — with no coronavirus lockdown — and the trend could continue
Swedish krona notes and coins sit in a cashier’s till. Linus Hook | Bloomberg via Getty Images Sweden’s currency, the krona or crown, has strengthened against the euro in the last three months, as the country went against the grain in its response to the coronavirus pandemic and kept much of its public and business […]
This Is How Diljit Dosanjh, a Bollywood Actor, Helped Me Sail Through Pandemic Lockdown
I eyed the pile of dirty dishes in the sink. Close by, a steamer sent out a steady puff as its contents, white fermented rice cakes called idlis, bloomed. On the adjacent burner, an Indian lentil stew with vegetables—sambar—bubbled and spurted, hinting at the commotion in my head. The laundry sat in giant piles, the […]
Coronavirus: Leicester lockdown tightened as cases rise
Media playback is unsupported on your device Stricter lockdown measures have been announced in Leicester because of a rise in coronavirus cases in the city. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said non-essential shops will shut on Tuesday, and schools will close for most pupils on Thursday. The loosening of restrictions for pubs and restaurants in England […]
Daily Coronavirus Cases Peak Once Again As Lockdown Measures Lift
New coronavirus cases reported each day in the U.S. are reaching levels unseen since the initial height of the pandemic as states are lifting economically devastating shutdown measures meant to avert the spread of infections. New cases have topped 30,000 each day this week and are on track to surpass the peak of daily infections […]
This Is The Effect Lockdown Is Having On Your Sleep, According New Studies
It’s no secret that sleep has been an unpredictable activity since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and lockdown came into effect. This ranges from sleepless nights to the weird dreams you have when you do get some shut-eye. Just in case you thought it was just you, it’s not… Two new studies, which looked at the […]
‘Invisible’ unpaid carers going hungry in lockdown
Christie Michael is so worried about protecting her elderly mother that she has not gone outside her front door since the lockdown began in March. She says it is “lonely and isolating” – but the mother and daughter in Essex have also found themselves hungry. Research from Sheffield and Birmingham universities suggests more than 100,000 […]
Coronavirus: Child psychologists highlight mental health risks of lockdown
The delay in getting children and adolescents back to schools is a “national disaster” that is putting their mental health at risk, say leading psychologists. In an open letter to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, they say the isolation of lockdown is harming already vulnerable young people. Highlighting the low risk to children of Covid-19, they […]
Coronavirus lockdown: ‘Support bubbles’ begin in England and NI
People who live alone in England and Northern Ireland will be able to form a support bubble with another household from Saturday, in a further easing of coronavirus lockdown rules. Adults who live alone will be allowed to visit someone else’s home and are even allowed to stay overnight. In England, the rule also applies […]
Crush Your Lockdown Food Cravings
Cravings can get in the way of your healthy diet, making it harder to reach your goals when you give in to temptations. But we’ve all been there! Luckily, there are steps you can take to help eliminate those cravings. Here are nine tips for dealing with your urge to overindulge. • Eat regularly. Don’t skip breakfast, […]