Large scale rioting and crime is 'unlikely' during the coronavirus pandemic - unless the Government is incompetent or large numbers of police fall sick, the government's scientific advisers warn. The insights come in newly released papers from the government scientific panel, called SPI-B, the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviour. The report warns that school closures may 'extend the duration of a UK epidemic'. 'Smaller gatherings such as bars and nightclubs are higher risk as you can be in closer contact with others. Similarly, religious services with a high level of physical contact would be higher risk.'

Source: Daily Mail March 21, 2020 01:55 UTC