After Britons fill parks, government promises to reinforce isolation measures

The British government has called "very selfish" those who continue to ignore calls for social isolation and must react with tougher measures to the images of the crowded London parks this weekend.

Since Europe became the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic , the United Kingdom has adopted progressive restrictions to combat cases in the country

Two weeks ago he asked the elderly and suspected cases to isolate themselves. Last week, he recommended remote work. On Friday, it closed bars, restaurants, clubs, nightclubs and gyms . On Monday, schools had classes suspended.

Commerce remains open in the country, and people are not fined for walking on the street, as in France, Italy or Germany.

Half of men under the age of 64 told YouGov researchers that they continue to leave the house normally, reaching 52% among men aged 18 to 24 years.

Among women, the highest percentage was 43%, between 50 and 64 years old; 40% of young women aged 18 to 24 said they had not changed their circulation habits.

On Sunday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he could adopt a strict quarantine like the Italian one in the coming days, if people do not respect the minimum distance of two meters.

The prime minister, however, has argued that the British should not be prevented from exercising and strolling outdoors, which, according to critics, takes effect from the distancing recommendations.

In an interview with the BBC morning news on Monday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said curfews, mandatory confinement and other prohibitions should be adopted "very soon" because those who have not changed their routine are putting their health at risk. life and work of health officials.

“By helping to spread the virus, these people hamper our ability to contain it. All the measures we are taking will take much longer to take effect ”, said the Secretary of Health.

Hancock and Boris also warned that if the British continue to travel to their country houses as if on a holiday, travel within the country may also be restricted.

In a preliminary study released on Monday, a group of statisticians, epidemiologists and clinicians from College London, Cambridge and Health Data Research UK calculated that current British pandemic policy could raise the death toll from 35,000 to 70,000 this year. year.

Scientists argue that the government "obliges people to stay at home and keep their distance, instead of letting citizens make decisions voluntarily".