State of emergency on the island: Premier Johnson infected with corona - over 100 dead in one day

Coronavirus in England: The government hesitated for a long time - perhaps too long. The criticism of Prime Minister Boris Johnson is growing, as is the number of deaths.

• The coronavirus * is also spreading in the UK .
• There are already over 200 fatalities , although there are far fewer registered corona cases compared to Germany.
• A three-week curfew has been in effect in the UK since 23 March.
• Here you will find the basic facts about the corona virus and the corona news from Germany. You can also find current case numbers in Germany as a map. The following recommendations for corona protective measures are currently available.

Update of March 27, 12:21 p.m .: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apparently been tested positive for the novel coronavirus Sars-CoV-2. He announced this on Friday via short message service Twitter.

The Prime Minister addressed the British in a video message on Twitter. He developed cold symptoms and had it tested. The test turned out to be positive, so he worked from now on in his home office in self-isolation. That is the "absolutely right decision". He thanked the employees of the healthcare system and other professions relevant to the system. Johnson appeals to citizens asking them to take action against the virus. Then you could win. "We will defeat it and we will defeat it together."

Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.

I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government's response via video-conference as we fight this virus.

Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri

In the UK, the number of new infections and deaths has increased massively in the past few days. On Thursday alone, more than 100 deaths from the novel corona virus were recorded in a 24-hour period. The number of officially registered cases was around 11,700, nearly 580 people died.

Update of March 2 , 8:38 pm: Great Britain has for the first time recorded more than 100 deaths in a 24-hour period due to the novel corona virus . As the Ministry of Health in London announced on Thursday evening, 115 people had died of the lung disease Covid-19 since the previous day. The number of deaths in the United Kingdom rose to 578. It has been proven that around 11,700 people were infected with the virus. However, the actual number of infected people is likely to be much higher. The UK has so far carried out only a few tests compared to Germany and has long hesitated to introduce drastic measures to contain the pandemic.

Corona crisis in England: "constant tsunami" on patients moves through hospitals

March 26 update, 3:30 pm: Britain's NHS complains that London hospitals are becoming increasingly overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic . The British capital's clinics are facing a " constant tsunami " of seriously ill corona patients, NHS representative Chris Hopson told BBC Radio 4 on Thursday.

After the hospitals had "massively" expanded their capacities for intensive care treatment of patients in the past weeks, there is now an "explosion" in the number of seriously ill patients . The situation is further aggravated by the fact that many hospital employees are themselves ill and therefore missing. The sick leave rate among hospital staff is "30 percent, 40 percent and in some places even 50 percent," said Hopson. This level is " unprecedented ".

Coronavirus in the UK: Emergency Law enacted

According to information from Wednesday, 9,529 infections with the novel coronavirus have been detected in the UK so far, 465 infected people have died . Last week, the government announced the establishment of a 4,000-bed temporary hospital in a conference center in London.

The UK Parliament passed an emergency law to combat the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday. It gives health authorities, police and border guards additional powers to curb the spread of the virus .

A three-week curfew came into effect in the UK on Monday evening. People are only allowed to go outside for shopping, working, doctor's appointments and sporting activities. Meetings of more than two people are also prohibited for the time being. Many stores were closed.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson had previously been heavily criticized for his long reluctance to deal with the crisis. The British schools have only been closed since Monday. Restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, theaters and leisure facilities have not been open since Friday evening.

Coronavirus in the UK: the latest figures

Update of March 26, 11:20 am: The number of deaths is also increasing in Great Britain. A total of 465 people have lost the fight against the novel virus, as reported by Johns Hopkins University. The number is more than twice that of Germany, although the UK has so far reported significantly fewer people infected - 9529 . However, the number of unreported cases is said to be considerably higher.

Parliament passes far-reaching emergency law

Update of March 25, 8:55 p.m .: Coronavirus management is well underway in the UK . On Wednesday, the British parliament passed an emergency law to simplify the pandemic scenario.

For example, the law gives the government and the authorities powers to enforce the already regulated exit restrictions and closings of shops and other buildings in extreme cases with coercive measures .

Access to citizens' private data is therefore also made easier. In addition, authorities have the right to forcibly send infected people to quarantine , which happens when an infection is suspected .

Coronavirus in the UK: 400,000 British volunteers to help

Update of March 25, 7:50 p.m .: A call from the UK's National Health Service for helpers against the corona pandemic has developed into a wave of solidarity . In a single day, 400,000 British volunteered to help fight the virus directly. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this to journalists in London.

The tasks of the helpers are very diverse. Some are supposed to deliver food and medication , others are supposed to drive patients to appointments and call people in isolation . Johnson praised the commitment of the many volunteers.

Boris wanted 250,000 volunteers over a few days and they've had over 400,000 in 24 hours ...

I love you Great Britain ❤️ # InThisTogether #GreatBritain

Coronavirus in the UK: 12,000 return from retirement

The government had launched a call the day before (update of March 24, 7:15 p.m.), in which the health service was looking for a quarter of a million healthy volunteers over the age of 18. However, Health Minister Matt Hancock could hardly have expected the overwhelming rush that followed. In addition, around 12,000 former NHS employees , including doctors, nurses and pharmacists, agreed to resume their work temporarily.

Update of March 25th, 5:11 pm: As London City Airport announced on its website, all commercial and private flights will be stopped from Wednesday evening. This applies until the end of April , as the airport announced.

Hereby the government's requests and appeals should be followed, since people should refrain from traveling and prefer to stay at home.

An important update from the airport at the heart of London.

We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon. But for now, stay home and stay safe. https://t.co/WynJSJ3NaO pic.twitter.com/KEZLdHiZiv

Update of March 25, 3:28 p.m .: A 21-year-old died in Great Britain from the consequences of the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus . As "The Sun" reports, she is said to have had no previous illnesses . The British newspaper refers to information from the family of the deceased.

According to "The Sun" , the mother appealed to the population via Twitter to stay at home and take the pandemic seriously.

Update of March 25, 2:10 p.m .: The UK government has asked separated couples to test resilience of their relationship because of the initial restrictions imposed by the coronavirus epidemic. The couple should decide whether to stay together or to keep a distance, said Jenny Harries, the UK government's deputy health official, to journalists on Wednesday.

However, people should be prevented from switching back and forth between different households. "Check the strength of your feelings carefully and stay in one household, either together or separately, but stick with it," said Harries.

Update of March 25, 12 p.m .: Prince Charles (71), the heir to the throne, has tested positive for the new corona virus, as merkur.de * reports. The palace announced on Wednesday. He had only mild symptoms and was otherwise in good health, it said.

Update of March 25th, 11:16 p.m .: Despite stricter exit restrictions due to the corona pandemic, many London subways were again crowded on Wednesday.

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said: “We have to stop all unnecessary trips. Ignoring these rules means losing several lives. ”More employers would have to offer employees to work from home. Several employees of the transport company are already infected or in self-isolation.

Corona in the UK: Passengers complain about subway conditions

However, many passengers complain about the conditions on social media. "This is unsafe and not fair," wrote a nurse. The subway is overcrowded, tweeted Barry Trimble, who cares for cancer patients. It was impossible to keep his distance. "We need more people to stay at home and more trains to run in the morning and evening at peak times."

The rush hour offer was reduced by around half. The situation exacerbated the dispute between the government and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Corona: Britain's health minister calls for more underground operations

Minister of Health Matt Hancock's demands go in the direction of people's complaints. As Evening Standard reports, he is calling for more subways to be used again to avoid overcrowding and infection. Hancock further criticized that there was "no good reason" for the offer to be cut.

A spokesman for the mayor emphasized that "countless times" it had been pointed out that the subways run less frequently because many employees - such as drivers - were sick or self-isolated.

Coronavirus in England: London Undergrounds packed - aid workers are returning from retirement

Update of March 24, 7:15 p.m .: The UK government wants to strengthen the back of the National Health Service NHS in the fight against the coronavirus * . 250,000 volunteers are to support the NHS, as the British Health Minister Matt Hancock said in London on Tuesday. Almost 12,000 retired NHS employees have already responded to the government's call to return to active service. In addition, a temporary hospital to be opened in a conference center should be opened in the coming week, said Hancock.

Corona in the UK: Only 82,000 people tested - Health Minister announces millions of tests

The number of deaths due to the consequences of the novel corona virus in Great Britain rose by 87 to 422 , the number of confirmed infections is now over 8000 . So far only around 82,000 people have been tested in the UK, which is why the number of unreported cases is probably considerably higher. However, Hancock claimed that the government was about to buy millions of test sets .

NEWS: Today we launch NHS Volunteers - we're calling on those in good health to support our NHS across the country. Details: https://t.co/gUrlid1ud6 pic.twitter.com/vPbXuHaiNu

Read also: In the meantime, another death * as a result of the coronavirus became known in Munich.

Corona in Great Britain: London Undergrounds packed - Mayor outraged

Update of March 24th, 1:36 pm : Many London Undergrounds were crowded on Tuesday morning. Passengers crowded in the compartments and on the platforms. Twitter users posted photos of the conditions. No trace of distance rules. Some British seem to take the curfew lightly, users criticize. They endanger people like doctors, nurses and firefighters who are urgently needed in the Corona crisis and who also rely on public transport.

@GMB @piersmorgan my sister on her way to work NHS staff working in infection control and ITU at London hospital - here is the image sent fro.Tube pic.twitter.com/KZtscmL1JA

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is outraged by these scenes. "Stay at home. Do not use public transport unless you really have to go to work, ”Khan said in an interview, as The Sun reports. Underground operations in London are currently restricted, the mayor said. Using more trains is currently impossible. According to him, 20 percent of the employees are sick or currently self-isolating.

#COVID ー 19 #StayAtHome #coronavirus # Coronavid19 #earthquake #CoronavirusOutbreak # COVID19BE # COVID19fr
London metro this morning. Clap clap pic.twitter.com/N8F6eMjM6w

Update of March 24th, 12:32 pm : British schools have been closed since Monday. Restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, theaters and leisure facilities have not been open since Friday evening. In the UK, 6,650 people tested positive for the Sars-Cov-2 pathogen. 335 people died as a result of a coronvirus infection (as of March 24, 12:32 pm). Prince William and Duchess Kate are heavily criticized for this public appearance. Many find it irresponsible by the two royals in the time of the corona virus.

The British take the curfew lightly. With a Twitter video, a comedian, as can be read at tz.de *, tries to help his fellow human beings.

Secret military plans have emerged in the United States that describe what happens when Donald Trump gets Covid-19.

Corona in the UK - Three weeks curfew

News from March 23, 10:20 pm: After a long hesitation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now following other European countries and is drastically restricting public life in Great Britain. The UK imposed a curfew for a minimum of three weeks. The measure will apply from Monday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a televised speech to the nation.

Corona in the UK: Johnson: "You have to stay at home"

Johnson instructed his countrymen to leave the house as little as possible. "From tonight onwards, I have to give the British people a simple order: they have to stay at home, " said Johnson. All stores, with the exception of grocery stores and pharmacies, will be closed with immediate effect. Sports activities are only allowed once a day and only together with members of the same household.

Please join me for an important update on #coronavirus #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/QSlIOIaYsF

Otherwise, the house should only be left for essential items such as groceries and medicine and for commuting, Johnson said. Meetings of more than two people are no longer permitted and will be dissolved by the police. On Monday, BBC television had shown pictures of crowded London subways.

Corona: Critics fear that Britain could be hit even harder than Italy

Government critics have long called for stricter measures to contain the outbreak. They fear that the UK could be hit even harder than Italy if the chronically underfunded National Health Service (NHS) collapses under the weight of the epidemic.

Corona in Great Britain: Significantly more than 300 fatalities - six-fold within a week

Update 9:55 p.m .: There are now 335 confirmed corona deaths in the UK, around 6,650 registered infected. A week ago there were 55 fatalities. That is a sixfold increase in the death toll.

Update of March 23, 11:53 p.m .: The military distributes protective equipment to British hospitals. Doctors and nurses should get more protective equipment such as masks, aprons, safety glasses and gloves. Health Minister Matt Hancock told British BBC on Monday that he was "very serious" about the issue. Many articles have already been delivered.

Nearly 4,000 employees of the National Health Service (NHS) previously wrote in a Sunday Times letter asking Prime Minister Boris Johnson to protect the "life-saver's life" and to address the "unacceptable" deficiency. In recent years, the island's health care system has been virtually broken. For example, in a London clinic where many Covid-19 lung patients are treated, nurses pulled large garbage bags over their bodies to protect them.

The number of Covid 19 deaths in the UK has risen to 281. Including an 18-year-old with previous illnesses. 5,683 people were infected with the corona virus (as of March 23, 11:41 am).

According to experts, Britain faces a similarly bad fate as Italy.

Corona in the UK: Corona case around the Queen

Update of March 22, 11:58: As the British newspaper Sun reports, Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace a few days ago. She and her husband Prince Philip are said to be at Windsor Castle with significantly fewer staff to reduce the risk of infection. According to the Sun, the measure has another background: One of the approximately 500 employees at Buckingham Palace is said to have tested positive for the corona virus.

Corona virus in the UK: Government continues to rely on self-isolation

Update of March 22, 9:10 a.m .: Great Britain has asked just under 1.5 million people who are particularly at risk because of a previous illness from the coronavirus to stay at home for at least three months . This is reported by the ARD Tagesschau. The UK health authorities called on people at high risk of infection to take additional measures to shield themselves.

Accordingly, blood and bone cancer patients, people with cystic fibrosis and patients after organ transplants are affected. These high-risk patients are now contacted by general practitioners or specialists and informed about isolating themselves, it is said.

Update from March 22, 9:00 a.m .: The island is also in a state of emergency due to the corona virus. Singer Liam Gallagher redesigned his hits to put hand washing in the foreground. And these were plenty of curious videos, as reported by tz.de *.

The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has risen sharply

March 21 update, 8:32 pm: Within just 24 hours, the number of people who died from Covid-19 in the UK rose by 53 to a total of 220. The deceased were between 41 and 90 years old and had all previous illnesses.

Corona in Great Britain: Ponies by the window are supposed to help people in isolation

Update of March 21st, 4:21 pm: "The spiders, the British!" - According to the famous Obelix sentence from the work "Asterix with the British", one could also take the new measure for people in London who are concerned about the Corona pandemic are in isolation.

Because ponies are supposed to cheer up isolated people in London during the corona pandemic . The animals would be brought to the windows of the affected people on request, said stable manager Natalie O'Rourke from Park Lane Stables in southwest London on Saturday to the PA news agency. The ponies already used for therapy purposes are used to people. She hoped that the non-contact visits "spread a smile", there were already many inquiries. "When you're alone, the day can be really long."

Update of March 21, 11:19 p.m .: Great Britain could be hit even harder by the Corona crisis than Italy, the most battered EU country. Experts warn against this, who cite the already completely overloaded state health service NHS (National Health Service) and the lack of respirators as reasons.

Clinics report a rush of Covid 19 cases. Critics accuse Prime Minister Boris Johnson of having lost valuable time in the struggle against the novel pathogen.

Corona in Great Britain: "Exceptional" restriction - public life paralyzed

Update of March 20, 2020, 7:24 pm: In the UK, all pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes will be closed to stem the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in London. "I know we're doing something extraordinary, we're taking away the age-old and inalienable right of free-born people to go to the pub," said Johnson.

Night clubs, theaters, cinemas, leisure centers and sports studios are also no longer allowed to operate. The ban already applies this Friday evening.

Update of March 20, 2020, 5:00 p.m .: As reported by the national health service NHS on Friday, tens of thousands of doctors and nurses in the UK are due to return from retirement due to the coronavirus pandemic *. In England and Wales alone, around 65,000 people who have left the company in the past three years are to be contacted. Medical students and prospective nurses who are about to complete their training will also be deployed for the so-called "NHS Army".

'You can come and join our fight. You can come and join our team ... # YourNHSNeedsYou '- @CNOEngland Ruth May calls on former nurses and midwives to return to the NHS to help us support the fight against #coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/c2Y8qJCLVP

In comparison, the UK is not in a good position when it comes to the number of beds in intensive care units. According to the NHS, there are only 4,100 beds available - in Germany there are 28,000. There is also an acute shortage of skilled workers on the island - up to 100,000 employees (including 44,000 nursing staff ) are currently missing, and Brexit * has further exacerbated the situation. Since the Brexit referendum in 2016 *, thousands of NHS employees have left the UK. Between 2017 and 2018, the influx of EU nursing staff is said to have decreased by 87 percent.

Corona virus in the UK: Federal Reserve cancels this year's stress test

Update of March 20, 2020, 11:05 a.m .: The British banking regulator has reacted to the events of the past few days and canceled the announced stress test for the most important financial institutions. The move is intended to help as many banks as possible to concentrate on essential tasks during the Corona crisis *. Help with credit issues in particular will be essential for British companies and individuals in the coming days, as the Bank of England (BoE) announced on Friday.

Due to the current crisis situation: British central bank cancels 2020 stress test for banks https://t.co/pTos0Egk4r

The stress test would tie up too many people at the banks who would now have to be used in the operational business. Last year's stress test figures showed that the British money houses are well equipped for times of crisis, as the BoE emphasized. The bank thus joins the European banking regulator , which already canceled its stress tests last week.

Coronavirus in the UK: Queen Elizabeth II calls on citizens to become a "unit"

Update of March 19, 7:01 p.m .: Queen Elizabeth II . has called on its compatriots to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

"In times like these, I remember that the history of our country was shaped by people and communities that have become one (...)," said the 93-year-old, according to a message.

The combined efforts should now be directed towards the common goal. "More than ever in our recent past" everyone now has an important role to play in the coming days, weeks and months. "I assure you that my family and I are ready to do our part," said the monarch.

Update of March 19, 3:30 p.m .: While the corona virus is spreading further in England, the British Queen Elizabeth II (93) and Prince Philipp (98) withdraw to Windsor Castle.

Philip arrived there on Thursday, as a spokeswoman for the palace confirmed at the request of the German Press Agency . He was reportedly flown by helicopter from the Sandringham estate in Eastern England. The Queen also left Buckingham Palace on Thursday, British media reported. Because of their old age, the two are considered to be particularly at risk from the lung disease Covid-19 .

So far, there are significantly more confirmed infections in central London than in other parts of the country.

While the Queen has now withdrawn, the first member of a European royal family has been infected with Corona. Disturbing: He had previously had contact with a British royal.

Coronavirus in the UK: high death rate - London closes 40 tube stations

First report from March 19, 2:32 p.m .:

London - After the UK government had been reluctant to take action to combat the Coronavirus *, local transport in London is now being drastically restricted. The London Underground temporarily closes a number of stops to stem the coronavirus pandemic * .

Corona virus in England - the first drastic measures are now to follow

Up to 40 stations without the possibility of changing to other lines would be closed until further notice, the London transport company Transport for London announced on Thursday. On certain lines, night service is also suspended on Fridays and Saturdays , and the number of bus connections is also reduced.

The London public transport authorities appealed to the citizens not to use public transport for "unnecessary journeys". This should ensure "safe and reliable operation" for people who are indispensable in the fight against the pandemic .

Corona in London: Public transport is restricted

Mayor Sadiq Khan also appealed to the population to limit their outdoor stays and social contacts to the "really, really necessary". The British government had long hesitated to call for unnecessary travel and social contacts . As of Friday, schools across the country will also be closed.

The government did not rule out further measures to contain the virus . On Thursday, she wants to introduce a kind of emergency law in the lower house that grants the authorities special rights for a period of up to two years. This includes fixing and isolating people. The Department of Defense called 20,000 soldiers on alert .

Striking corona death rates in the UK indicate a high number of unreported cases

The high death rate in Corona Great Britain is striking. As of March 19, 103 deaths had already been reported, although Germany registered around five times as many cases. It can therefore be assumed that the number of unreported cases is high.

NEW: @TfL have announced a reduced service to enable key workers to make essential journeys.

➡️ Up to 40 stations now closed

➡️ Waterloo and City line and the Night Tube suspended from tomorrow

Details here. Please check before you travel: # COVID19 https://t.co/OMc1nd9rVP pic.twitter.com/xlBF18Xett

Corona virus in the UK is spreading rapidly around the world

It is not yet clear whether there is a curfew for London or other large cities.

The citizens of Germany do not seem to find the measures taken to be entirely positive, now the police had to take action again. In Italy, the curfew had to be extended.

The number of infected people is increasing worldwide, when will the long-awaited vaccine follow? Researchers could soon make their breakthrough. Meanwhile, the situation across Europe is becoming more explosive due to the corona virus.

* tz.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.

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