The prime minister’s top aide told reporters on Saturday morning that he did the ‘right thing’ by travelling 260 miles from London to Durham to be near relatives during the lockdown. Cummings is facing calls to quit over the journey, which he made when his wife had Covid-19 symptoms. Downing Street has defended Cummings’ actions
No 10 accused of covering up Cummings lockdown breach
In This Story: COVID-19
Covid-19 is the official WHO name given to the novel coronavirus which broke out in late 2019 and began to spread in the early months of 2020.
Symptoms of coronavirus
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a persistent new cough (non productive, dry)
- a high temperature (e.g. head feels warm to the touch)
- shortness of breath (if this is abnormal for the individual, or increased)
Latest News about Covid-19
Below are stories from around the globe related to the 2020 outbreak of novel Coronavirus – since the WHO gave the Covid-19 naming. Most recent items are posted nearest the top.
5 Recent Items: COVID-19
In This Story: Dominic Cummings
Dominic Cummings is a British political strategist who served as senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson from July 2019 until the Autumn of 2020.
9 Recent Items: Dominic Cummings
In This Story: London
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom.