uk after covid

Face coverings must be worn on public transport, in shops and in enclosed public spaces across Wales. People in the North and Midlands are already banned from visiting others in their homes or gardens, or hanging out with people they don't live with in pubs and restaurants. Health Sec Matt Hancock said of the latest news: "The raising of the alert level announced by the UK CMOs reflects the significant shift in the current threat posed by coronavirus. Our. Warner Bros has confirmed that The Batman is back up and running. That includes public places like pubs and parks, but also inside private homes and gardens too.

Sir Patrick warned: “In every age group we have seen an increase… It is now estimated that roughly 70,000 people in the UK have Covid infection and that about 6,000 people per day are getting the infection. ", Mr Shapps said today ahead of the speech: "We need to push down on the R-rate by restricting social contact.".

People working in retail, travelling in taxis, and staff and customers in indoor hospitality, except while seated at a table to eat or drink, will have to wear face coverings. People who cannot, such as those working in construction or retail, are being advised they should continue to go to their workplaces. Wales also revealed today four new areas will face local lockdowns from tomorrow night, it was confirmed today. This also means people who don't live together can't meet their lovers either.
Mr Johnson said the nation faces an "unquestionably difficult" winter and warned the latest restrictions could last the next six months, and "we must reserve the right to go further" if the pace of transmission continues to rise. Wednesday marks six months since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the coronavirus lockdown and ordered people to stay inside their homes. Downing Street said military support was an option to free up police so they can focus on enforcing the tougher rules. At first just young people were the driver of new cases, but it's now spreading to older generations too - worrying Government scientists, The virus is spreading in Spain and France - and the UK could be shortly behind. Professor Whitty added that everyone has a part to play in stopping the disease, saying: "This is not someone else's problem, this is all of our problems. Mr Hancock said "no final decisions" have been made but warned Brits they could face even tighter restrictions as the UK tries desperately to get a second wave of the virus under control. A government source said: “Police and councils will be told to act immediately when they see the rules being broken. Additional measures across much of South Wales are due to come into force from 6pm on Tuesday. Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport will have extra rules from 6pm tomorrow night. Household mixing indoors will no longer be allowed, with exemptions for those living alone, couples not living together, childcare and tradespeople. PUB CURFEW: Already in the North East and West of England pubs are shutting at 10pm to stop the spread. The top doc added: "A lot of people have said maybe this is a milder virus than it was in April, I'm afraid although it would be great if that were true, this is not the case.". From Thursday pubs, bars and restaurants must offer table service only and hospitality, leisure, entertainment and tourism businesses will all have to close between 10pm and 5am. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates. Come on, the virus doesn't understand the clock so if you're going to close at 10pm, what about at 9pm, what about 8pm? Off-licences including supermarkets will also be stopped from selling alcohol at the same time each day as part of the measures. The clampdown will see pubs and restaurants shut down by patrols - and groups could be broken up and fined. 1.

In a televised address on Tuesday night, the Prime Minister warned that the UK could face much tougher measures if the new restrictions fail to get the infection rate under control. View our online Press Pack. A senior Whitehall source told The Sun: “Every option comes with a very big stick.”. They told the nation how the bug is spreading as the nation moves towards a challenging winter. Six industries that will boom after Covid-19 – and what jobs will be on offer.

The alert level has been at level three since it was moved down on June 19 - paving the way for relaxing of restrictions. All Rights reserved. The nation's top scientists revealed there could be huge ramifications if they didn't curb the virus, including: The PM is expected to make an announcement to the nation in the coming days on what new measures will be put in place.

Those measures could be seen across the nation. TWO WEEK LOCKDOWN: The nation could face extra rules for two weeks as part of a temporary move to curb the virus.

The north of England is seeing a rise in cases and the spread if quicker. When asked if pubs could be closed this weekend, Mr Hancock told ITV's This Morning: "We will be absolutely clear about the changes we need to make in the very, very near future.". Asked if he believed the move would help reduce transmission, he told the BBC last night: "No, not at all. Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said whether to introduce an early closing time for pubs is something ministers would be considering, describing replicating the 10pm curfew being introduced in England as "fair enough" to consider.