Now is not the moment to give the coronavirus a second chance.”With the extension, the lockdown will last at least until the second week of May. Relaxing the restrictions would not only raise the risk of new outbreak, Raab said, it would also damage the economy. The government would likely be forced to impose a second lockdown, he said, which would shatter confidence. Britain’s decision to prolong the lockdown came as officials expressed hope that the toll from the virus would begin to diminish. Save Lives”— said he understood the frustration of people with the lack of a clear path.

Source: bd News24 April 17, 2020 17:26 UTC