Wales locks down as COVID-19 cases spike; Manchester resists

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Wales has become the second nation in the U.K. to lock down large swaths of its economy to combat rising coronavirus infections, even as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resisting loud calls to do the same throughout England.

infections, even as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday resisted loud calls to do the same throughout England.

Public health experts say a lockdown can help reset the pandemic at a lower level, giving doctors time to treat the ill and providing breathing room for the government to improve its response. Britain has the deadliest coronavirus outbreak in Europe, with over 43,700 confirmed deaths.“The benefit will be seen in the weeks that follow,'' Drakeford said.

“Disappointingly, we have still not been able to reach an agreement," the British government said Monday in a statement. It said it was"carefully considering next steps.” Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told Sky News that a deal was not just about the “size of the check.’’ Local officials want to protect low-paid workers, self-employed people and businesses that may collapse under the restrictions, he said.

 

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