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UK eases restrictions, asking people to return to work

Pakistan News & Features Services The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, while making the announcement of easing restrictions on May 10, has called on people across the country to return to work if they cannot do so from home. “We now need to stress that anyone who can't work from home, for instance those in construction or manufacturing, should be actively encouraged to go to work," he remarked while sharing his vision for gradually restarting the economy.   In a pre-recorded televised statement, Johnson disclosed a road map to resuming activity in the country following more than six weeks under lockdown.  He considered his plan as a cautious balance between keeping new infections down while easing the economic burden the pandemic has had on millions in the UK.  "From this Wednesday (May 13) we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise. Social distancing measures would stay in place. You can sit in the sun in your local ...

Boris Johnson discharged from hospital; commends NHS

By Masood Sattar Khan  (Pakistan News & Features Services) The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been discharged from the hospital on Easter day, after a week, and delivered a speech to express his gratitude to the people for following social distancing measures and the National Health Service (NHS) for saving him and fighting the coronavirus. Johnson, 55, was taken to St Thomas' Hospital in south London a week ago and spent three days in the intensive care unit after his symptoms deteriorated.  In a video message, hours after his discharge hospital, the Prime Minister expressed optimism that his country was making progress in this incredible national battle against coronavirus.  The Prime Minister commended quite a few nurses and doctors, who had looked after him, while making special mention of Jenny and Luis for their care and support.  He had tested positive for COVID-19 on March 27 but continued to oversee government handling of the pandemic while is...