In Scotland, where rates of infection are lower than in England, Nicola Sturgeon has announced a national lockdown, beginning at midnight. By contrast, amid total confusion over the reopening of schools, Boris Johnson has prevaricated and procrastinated. The tougher restrictions for England are finally being introduced almost a week after this newspaper called for a lockdown. The spread of Covid is out of control and the existing tier system of restrictions is failing to cope. The vast majority of the public support another national lockdown.

Source: The Guardian January 04, 2021 19:28 UTC