Fears of widespread disorder unfounded as English pubs reopen
by Haroon Siddique from on (#55CVR)
Relief as concerns about overwhelmed emergency services fail to materialise
Fears that emergency services would be overwhelmed after pubs and restaurants reopened in England were not realised, according to initial reports.
Before pubs opened for the first time since 23 March, NHS England told hospitals and ambulance services that demand for care was likely to match that of New Year's Eve. Police forces deployed extra patrols.
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