During the Delta surge, British schools emphasized other safety measures: quarantining and regular testing for the virus.
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What a U.K. Staycation Looks Like in a Pandemic
The classic summer holiday to Europe has been replaced by a trip to the shores of England, where business is good but owners struggle with worker shortages and Covid restrictions.
Thousands in Britain Are Trying to Save Geronimo the Alpaca From Execution
Agricultural authorities say he has bovine tuberculosis, but a local vet and a “human chain” of “alpaca angels” say the government’s test yields false positives.
A Yearlong Cry for Help, Then Death After an Assault
Daniela Espirito Santo died after an assault by her boyfriend, who had been arrested, then released, by police. Her case is emblematic of Britain’s failure to protect victims of domestic abuse.
After a Long Lockdown and Vaccination Campaign, Is England on the Road to Normality?
A downward trend in coronavirus cases that followed the lifting of most social-distancing rules is raising hopes that the worst is over, although the cause of the drop is not yet completely clear.
England to Admit Vaccinated U.S. and E.U. Visitors Without Quarantine
Travelers will still need a negative coronavirus test before entering the country.
Amateur Fossil Hunters Make Rare Find in U.K. Using Google Earth
While some indulged in baking through lockdown, a husband-and-wife team discovered an exceptionally large and well-preserved group of Jurassic starfish.
A Rebellion Is Stirring in Boris Johnson’s Backyard
Brexit helped destroy Labour’s “red wall” in England’s North. Now, it’s coming for the Conservatives’ “blue wall” in the South.
‘Pingdemic’ Leaves Shelves Empty as U.K. Tries to Return to Normal
Pandemic meets “pingdemic”: Coronavirus infections rise sharply and an official app tells legions of people to stay home after exposure, even as most restrictions are lifted.
“Pingdemic” Grips U.K. as Cases and Isolation Requests Soar
Pandemic meets “pingdemic”: Coronavirus infections rise sharply and an official app tells legions of people to stay home after exposure, even as most restrictions are lifted.