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Coronavirus UK lockdown: Government 'set to announce three week extension' – Mirror Online, Mirror.co.uk

Coronavirus UK lockdown: Government 'set to announce three week extension' – Mirror Online, Mirror.co.uk

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The UK’s coronavirus lockdown will be extended until at least May 7 in an announcement set to be made on Thursday, it is claimed.

Dominic Raab , who is standing in for Prime Minister Boris Johnson while he recovers from Covid – , will reportedly tell Brits that they will have to remain at home for at least another three weeks as ministers grapple with an exit strategy.

According to polls 615% of the public favor a cautious approach to lifting the lockdown, The Times reports.

Public opinion is heavily in favor of preventing the virus spreading, even if it causes economic damage – although 74% want to get people back to work, even if it means there are more Covid – (cases.

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Dominic Raab will reportedly tell Brits the lockdown is going to be extended

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is said to be anxious to push the “stay home and save lives “message, and is worried that this could be undermined if non-essential businesses are allowed to reopen.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and senior figures from the Welsh and Northern Irish governments have reportedly been invited to a COBRA meeting to discuss a UK-wide approach.

Government sources admit that ministers are debating how to balance tackling the coronavirus

against the economic effect of the lockdown.

Lockdown looks set to be extended until at least May 7

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