Pornhub goes global with free Premium service access
Adult entertainment platform Pornhub has made its free Premium initiative available worldwide as the coronavirus crisis intensifies.
“Stay home and help flatten the curve! Since COVID-19 continues to impact us all, Pornhub has decided to extend Free Pornhub Premium worldwide until April 23rd. So enjoy, stay home, and stay safe,” the company tweeted.
Free Premium service access was previously available to people in Italy, France and Spain.
The UK
The announcement came shortly after the UK joined the list of countries to usher in lockdown measures.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the country faced a "moment of national emergency" and staying at home was necessary to protect the NHS and save lives. The restrictions would be in place for at least three weeks and would be kept under constant review, he added.
The British Retail Consortium welcomed the move. “Retailers understand the need for government to act quickly and decisively to protect public health and combat coronavirus,” said Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive.
“The safety of customers and staff is paramount, which is why retailers have responded swiftly and positively to evolving government guidance on social distancing and other hygiene matters. Indeed, many retailers had gone further and already closed shops temporarily.”
"Others have continued to provide essential products and services to their customers, both from physical stores and online. Any retailers that remain open will be following the very latest government public health guidance to ensure they do everything they can to ensure the safety of customers and staff,” Dickinson added.
“The public also has a vital role to play in maintaining lifesaving social distancing practices, both in and out of stores. We must all be considerate of the needs of those around us, and respectful of the retail staff who are working round the clock to put food and other essential items on our shelves and into our homes.”
