‘People be sensible, please!’: Lorraine Kelly admits she ‘could have cried’ after seeing mass gatherings following the easing of lockdown restrictions
Lorraine Kelly admitted she ‘could have cried’ after seeing mass gatherings this week following the easing of lockdown restrictions on Monday.
Talking on her ITV chatshow on Thursday, the Scottish presenter, 61, encouraged viewers to ‘be sensible’ as she lamented people meeting in large crowds.
Revellers have been making the most of their newfound freedom this week after coronavirus restrictions were partially lifted on Monday, allowing up to six people or two households of any size to meet outdoors.
Emotional: Lorraine Kelly admitted she ‘could have cried’ after seeing mass gatherings this week following the easing of lockdown restrictions on Monday
Lorraine was talking to Dr Hilary, who is heading up the Government’s ‘Let’s Take This Next Step Safely’ campaign, which is currently running across TV and radio.
Discussing thousands flocking to beaches and parks during the nation’s heatwave this week, the TV doctor said: ‘When we see those mass gatherings…’
To which Lorraine admitted: ‘Oh don’t, I could have cried. People be sensible please, listen to doctor Hilary and be sensible.’
Britons were seen enjoying a tipple in the sun this week as the nation raised a glass to the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Heatwave: Revellers have been making the most of their newfound freedom this week after coronavirus restrictions were partially lifted on Monday, allowing up to six people or two households of any size to meet outdoors (Primrose Hill, London, pictured on Tuesday)
‘People be sensible, please!’: Lorraine, 61, was talking to Dr Hilary, pictured, who is heading up the Government’s ‘Let’s Take This Next Step Safely’ campaign, which is currently running across TV and radio
It came as Boris Johnson warned Britons ‘don’t risk the progress we’ve made’ as he said it was ‘vital’ to continue abiding by social distancing rules, as police vowed to continue cracking down on large gatherings.
Wednesday saw violent clashes break out on the streets as thousands of people stepped outdoors to celebrate the warmest day of the year so far.
So what can you do in England?
END TO STAY AT HOME MESSAGE
People will still be encouraged to stay local unless they are visiting a relative who has been isolated. The work from home message still applies
GATHERINGS OUTSIDE
Groups of up to six people from different households or two full households will be able to meet outside, including private gardens
SPORTS
Outdoor facilities can reopen – such as tennis and basketball courts; golf courses; and outdoor swimming pools. Organised grassroots sports, such as football, return for children and adults
WEDDINGS
‘Exceptional circumstances’ rule is lifted for weddings.
Before March 29, Britons were only able to consider booking a wedding or civil partnership in exceptional circumstances.
This may be, for example, if you or your partner is seriously ill and not expected to recover or is to undergo debilitating treatment or life-changing surgery.
This rule no longer applies, meaning weddings – which must be limited to six people – are open to all
Dr Hilary is heading up the Government’s ‘Let’s Take This Next Step Safely’ campaign, which is currently running across TV and radio.
The major campaign reminds the public to stick to the rules and remain outside when meeting others to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.
It encourages people to remember the ‘Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air’ message and resist the temptation to hug those who are not in the same household or bubble.
The campaign also tells Britons they should have the courage to say ‘no’ if someone tries to tempt them to break the rules.
Ministers are concerned that people will see the easing of the lockdown as an excuse to meet indoors, even though this is not allowed until May.
Revellers have been making the most of their newfound freedom this week after coronavirus restrictions were partially lifted on Monday, allowing up to six people or two households of any size to meet outdoors.
But many threw caution to the wind, with hundreds enjoying a sundown party on the beach in Brighton while seafronts, parks and promenades were packed in Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Birmingham and London.
The biggest crowds appeared to be at Woodhouse Moor in Leeds, where hundreds of people gathered – and West Yorkshire Police warned they would ‘disperse groups of over six – using fines where appropriate to do so’.
A clean-up began in parks and beaches after people left behind mounds of litter including disposable barbecues, beer cans and takeaway boxes on what was the hottest March day in Britain for 53 years earlier this week.
It comes after the Prime Minister said he hoped people would take advantage of the ‘beautiful weather’ to play sport or exercise, while also emphasising the country should still ‘proceed with caution’.
Despite cases, hospitalisations and deaths all plunging to six month lows thanks to the vaccine roll-out, Ministers are concerned that infections could surge again if people are too cavalier.
Upset: Lorraine said over the mass gatherings: ‘Oh don’t, I could have cried. People be sensible please, listen to doctor Hilary and be sensible.’
But Professor Mark Woolhouse from the University of Edinburgh warned last month that crowded beaches do not spread Covid-19, saying it was clear most transmission has happened indoors.
Earlier this week, Kew Gardens in South West London saw temperatures of 76.1F (24.5C), while temperatures reached a similar level across southern and eastern areas with highs in many places of at least 73F (23C).
But they are likely to fall to 52F (11C) on Good Friday – before more average conditions for the time of year and even snow in North Wales and northern England by Easter Monday.
Beach visits: Britons were seen enjoying a tipple in the sun this week as the nation raised a glass to the easing of lockdown restrictions (Barry Island, Wales, pictured)
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