Live: Boris Johnson holds press conference after England's lockdown begins
BORIS Johnson will hold a press conference at 5pm tonight as England's third lockdown began today. The PM will attempt to calm the nation today as they were once again told to stay at home - as he appears alongside Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance. The PM is expected to discuss the new coronavirus rules again and emphasise why the nation has been told to stay at home - and how hospitals are on the brink of being overwhelmed within 21 days. In a dramatic escalation in the fight against Covid, the PM ordered the closure of all schools and non-essential shops for at least the next seven weeks. In England alone, some 27,000 people are in hospital with COVID, 40% more than during the first peak in April. A huge 80,000 positive cases were reported on December 29 - prompting the PM to introduce sweeping national measures. The number is higher than the official figures coming out daily as a result of extra positive tests which sometimes take a few days to come back. Boris may also give the nation an update on how the vaccine rollout is going, and how he plans to jab 13million vulnerable Brits by the middle of February. Government scientists said this would prevent some 88 percent of coronavirus deaths. Read more Boris Johnson to hold press conference at 5pm after England’s lockdown begins https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politic... From Brexit breaking news to HD movie trailers, The Sun newspaper brings you the latest news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: / thesun Follow The Sun on TikTok: / ucizxayrp7-p0anpq-nd-h5g Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: / 1633225139
