They also warned that, while some areas of England have much higher infection rates than others, cases are growing in all regions. It is understood the Prime Minister changed his mind on the merits of going back into lockdown when modellers from the Spi-M subcommittee of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies presented him with figures showing that NHS capacity will be exhausted on 4 December if hospitalisations continue on their current trajectory. No 10 has resisted badging the changes as either a second lockdown or “tier four”, referring to them only as “tougher national measures”. Overseas travel will be banned except for essential work purposes. Visitors will still be able to enter the country, but must follow the new rules once they are here. There is also an exemption for film and television studios. Amateur sport for children and adults will stop, except in schools, but elite sport such as Premier League football continues. Hardware shops and garden centres will also stay open, as well as playgrounds. Religious services will be banned but churches, mosques and synagogues can remain open for private prayer. There will also be an exemption for pre-existing support bubbles, and for relatives providing childcare on a regular basis.Ĭhief Medical Officer Professor Chris Witty walks to Downing Street before Prime Minister Boris Johnson will imposed a national lockdown in England (Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire) Household mixing will once again be banned, with the exception that two people from different households can meet up outside. People will also be allowed to exercise or go outdoors for “recreation” such as sitting in a park, with no limit on how often you can do this. Schools, universities and workplaces will remain open throughout the lockdown, but non-essential shops will have to close along with all hospitality, leisure, arts and entertainment outlets as well as hairdressers and gyms.Īs during the first lockdown, everyone in England will be banned from leaving their home except for a list of specific circumstances including going to school, commuting to work if you cannot work at home, seeking medical care or buying essential supplies. Mr Johnson performed the U-turn after Government scientists presented data which showed that without drastic action, the NHS was on track to run out of capacity by the first week of December – even if all elective procedures are cancelled and Nightingale hospitals are reactivated.
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