Why a staggered approach to curfew would be better for the economy and our health
London’s hospitality industry has lashed out at Boris Johnson’s ‘misguided’ 10pm curfew, saying it's causing huge damage to the economy without the scientific evidence to back up the health benefits. The industry’s most influential leaders say tha...
The Standard · Rachelle Abbott
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London’s hospitality industry has lashed out at Boris Johnson’s ‘misguided’ 10pm curfew, saying it's causing huge damage to the economy without the scientific evidence to back up the health benefits. The industry’s most influential leaders say that a staggered system of rolling closing times would be safe and give venues a better chance at operating profitably. The Caterer’s deputy editor Emma Lake says they want the government to work with the industry to plan a safer, longer-term approach, rather than enforcing a blanket rule.
And, MPs have come under fire from virus experts for raising hopes that a Covid-19 vaccine will be a ‘one-shot wonder’ that will swiftly allow millions to return to normal life. The Evening Standard’s health editor Ross Lydall says they’re warning the government not to ‘overblow’ the impact, and say that a vaccine may not be widely available for another 18 months.
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