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Coronavirus Flashcards

1
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What was the first thing the government did to stop the spread of coronavirus and when?

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The government published an official coronavirus action plan to stop the spread of the virus, which also contained information on what people can do to protect themselves and their families. This was published on the 3rd of March 2020

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When did the World Health Organisation declare coronavirus a pandemic?

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The 11th of March 2020

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When did Boris Johnson make his first speech about coronavirus?

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On the 12th of March 2020

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What was Boris Johnson’s first speech about coronavirus about?

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He mentioned that:
The country will stop trying to contain the virus and instead delay its spread as much as possible
People over 70 and those with serious medical conditions should reconsider travel
He will not close schools
He was likely to ask everyone in the same household of someone with symptoms to stay at home within the next few weeks

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When did the government introduce daily press briefing on the coronavirus?

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On the 16th of March

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What else happened on the 16th of May?

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As well as the daily press briefings, the following happened:
Non-essential access to both Houses was banned
The PM made another statement

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What did the Prime Minister say in his second statement of 2020?

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He announced new measures on social distancing and unnecessary travel.
He also asked people and everyone in their households to self isolate for 14 days if they had a high temperature or a cough
He said that he would ‘no longer be supporting mass gatherings with emergency workers’

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8
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When did some businesses close for the first time?

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On the 18th of March

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Which businesses closed for the first time time in 2020?

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Pubs
Bars
Restaurants
Other Non-essential places

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10
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As well as some businesses closing for the first time, what else happened on the 18th of March?

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Social distancing in the House of Commons and the House of Lords was implemented

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What happened on the
19th of March?

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The coronavirus bill was introduced to the House of Commons
Westminster Hall sitting was suspended with immediate effect from the 20th of March

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12
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What happened on the 20th of March?

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The government announced further measures on non-essential businesses and social distancing.

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13
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What happened on the 24th of March?

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The House of Commons allowed select committees to participate in select committee proceedings online

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14
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What happened on the 25th of March?

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The Petitions Committee and the Education Committee held a virtual meeting.

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15
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What happened on the 27th of March?

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A system was set up enabling MPs to only go to the House of Commons if they were required to ask/answer a question in a debate or PMQs

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16
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What happened on the 1st of April?

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The Speaker suggested the creation of a completely virtual Parliament, which was supported by the Clerk of the House on the 3rd of April.

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What happened on the 16th of April?

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It was decided that MPs would be allowed to attend the House of Commons virtually when Parliament would return on the 21st of April.

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18
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What happened on the 22nd of April?

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Adjournment debates were suspended

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What happened on the 29th of April?

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The Leader of the House announced his plans to allow electronic voting on the 11th of May.

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What happened on the 8th of May?

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Wales extended the lockdown for a further three weeks

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21
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What happened on the 11th of May?

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The government announced an alert level system
The government published ‘Our plan to recovery: The UK Government’s recovery strategy’

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What was level 1 of the alert level system?

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Covid is not present in the UK

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What was level 2 of the alert level system

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Covid is in the UK but the number of cases and transmission is low meaning no or minimal social distancing measures enhanced testing tracing monitoring and screening

24
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What was level 3 of the alert level system?

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A coronavirus epidemic is in general circulation meaning gradually relaxing the restrictions and social distancing measures

25
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What was level 4 (the level it was at when it was created) of the alert level system?

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The covid epidemic is in general circulation and transmission is high or rising quickly
The social distancing measures are the same as they were when the alert level system was created

26
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What was level 5 of the alert level system?

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The worst level.
The same as level 4, but where there is a great risk of healthcare services being overwhelmed

27
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What happened on the 20th of May?

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It was decided that MPs should return back to the House of Commons with social distancing measures in place after the House returns after recess

28
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What happened on the 19th of June?

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The coronavirus alert level was decreased from 4 to 3 (the first change since it was created).

29
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What happened on the 23rd of June?

A

The daily briefings ended
The PM gave a statement on easing the lockdown in England

30
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What did Boris Johnson say in his third statement?

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He said he would change the 2 metre social distancing rule to a one metre plus rule on the 4th of July
2 households of any size could meet anywhere (although preferably outside) from 4th July
Any number of households can meet on groups of up to 6 from the 4th of July
From the 4th of July people will by able to go to hotels any most tourist attractions and leisure facilities but not close-proximity venues

31
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What happened on the 29th of June?

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It was decided that the two metre social distancing rule would still remain in place in the House of Commons until the summer recess.

32
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What happens on the 30th of June?

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The length of time before the doors were locked in each division was reduced to 12-15 minutes

33
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What happened on the 8th of September?

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A suggestion was made to bring back debates in the House of Commons on the 5th of October

34
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What happened on the 21st of September?

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The coronavirus alert level was upgraded from 3 to 4 on the 21st of September

35
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What happens on the 22nd of September?

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The Prime Minister made a statement to advise office workers who can work from home to do so, also telling pubs, bars, and restaurants to be table-service only (but takeaways were still allowed). Face coverings were essential for staff in retail as well and taxi drivers and users and a maximum of 15 people were allowed to attend weddings and up to 30 people were allowed to attend funerals

36
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What happened on the 5th of October?

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The Westminster Hall sittings resumed on the 5th of October as planned but with a limit of 25 people in the room, a one way system introduced, call lists in place for 60 minute or 90 minute debates, but not 30 minute debates, and no 3 hour debates

37
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What happened on the 6th of October?

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MPs were advised to wear face coverings when moving between buildings and in places where social distancing is difficult

38
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What happened on the 7th of October?

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Scotland introduced restrictions from the 9th-25th of October

39
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What happened on the 23rd of October?

A

A lockdown was introduced in Wales due to the high levels of infection

40
Q

When was the second national lockdown announced in England? When was it expected to end?

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5th November to 2nd of December

41
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What happened on the 18th of October?

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The Prime Minister attended the PMQs virtually

42
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What happened on the 2nd of December?

A

The national lockdown ended and the PM announced local coronavirus restriction tiers

43
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What happened on the 19th of December?

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Some areas in England went into tier 4, which mean people had to stay at home
The Scottish government announced national restrictions and banned travel between Scotland and the rest of the UK
The Welsh Government announced national restrictions

44
Q

What happened on the 24th of December?

A

The House was recalled to debate the European Union (Future Relationship) Bill

45
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What happened on the 4th of January?

A

The UK Chief Medical Officers recommended that the COVID-19 alert level moved to 5.
The PM announced national lockdown measures in England to come into force on the 6th of January

46
Q

What happened on the 6th of January?

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The House was recalled to strengthen they tier 4 restrictions of every area in England.

47
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What happened on the 11th of January?

A

The House of Commons Commission recommended that MPs wore face masks in the Commons Chamber, apart from when speaking.

48
Q

What happened on the 16th of February?

A

The Scottish Government announced the phased reopening of schools

49
Q

What happened on the 13th of March?

A

The Welsh Government lifted the lockdown restrictions

50
Q

What happened on the 11th of May?

A

The PM announced a further easing of the coronavirus restrictions for the 17th of May and the Scottish Government announced easing restrictions across most of Scotland.

51
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What happened on the 14th of May?

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The Welsh Government confirmed that Wales would be moving into alert level 2 from the 17th of May

52
Q

What happened on the 17th of May?

A

The number of MPs allowed in the Chamber increased to 64

53
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What happened on the 14th of June?

A

The PM delayed England’s lockdown easing by 4 weeks

54
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What happened on the 17th of July?

A

The Welsh Government moved Wales to alert level 1

55
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What happened on the 7th of August?

A

The Welsh Government moved Wales to alert level 0

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