The British government has said that tennis courts and golf courses in England can be reopened from Wednesday, but people will be allowed to play only with members of their homes. A lockdown was declared at the national level in the UK in March to prevent the Coronavirus outbreak and then the sports venues were also ordered closed.
Gyms and swimming pools will still remain closed although swimming in the sea or lakes will be allowed. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can decide their stand on opening tennis courts and golf courses and their administration has already indicated that the lockdown will be strictly followed. "People can only play with their home members," British PM Boris Johnson said on Sunday. Johnson, however, did not indicate when professional sports, including the Premier League, might return. Professional sports competitions have also stalled since March.
The infection of coronavirus is constantly increasing. The number of its infected in the world has crossed the 40 lakh mark. According to the latest data, 40,59,369 people have been infected with the disease so far in 187 nations and regions. Of these, 2,77,973 people have lost their lives. America is still at the top of the issue of Infections and Deaths. There 13,27,921 people have been affected while 78,849 people have died. In the case of patients in Europe, Britain is at the top in Spain and deaths. So far 2,62,783 people have fallen prey to it in Spain and 26,478 people have died from it. So far 2,15,260 people have been infected in the UK and 31,587 have lost their lives.
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