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England to limit gatherings to six amid coronavirus resurgence
At least 2,460 new infections were reported on Tuesday - a sharp rise from levels of around 1,000 per day in August.
September 9, 2020
Tough new lockdown restrictions on social gatherings across England are to be announced on Wednesday as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to control a resurgence of coronavirus infections.
From September 14, gatherings will be limited to no more than six people with fines for those who fail to comply, Johnson is expected to announce.
The number of cases in the United Kingdom has begun to rise sharply again in recent days.
There were 2,460 new infections reported on Tuesday, 2,948 on Monday and 2,988 on Sunday - a sharp rise from levels of around 1,000 per day in August and attributed to high levels of transmission among young people.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which together make up the United Kingdom, set their own lockdown policies.
Although testing is more widespread, and the number of people in hospital is well below the country's peak, the government fears the outbreak is beginning to slip out of control.
"We need to act now to stop the virus spreading," Johnson said in a prepared statement.
"So we are simplifying and strengthening the rules on social contact - making them easier to understand and for the police to enforce."
The previous limit on the number of people who could socialise together was 30.
At least 2,460 new infections were reported on Tuesday - a sharp rise from levels of around 1,000 per day in August.
September 9, 2020
Tough new lockdown restrictions on social gatherings across England are to be announced on Wednesday as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to control a resurgence of coronavirus infections.
From September 14, gatherings will be limited to no more than six people with fines for those who fail to comply, Johnson is expected to announce.
The number of cases in the United Kingdom has begun to rise sharply again in recent days.
There were 2,460 new infections reported on Tuesday, 2,948 on Monday and 2,988 on Sunday - a sharp rise from levels of around 1,000 per day in August and attributed to high levels of transmission among young people.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which together make up the United Kingdom, set their own lockdown policies.
Although testing is more widespread, and the number of people in hospital is well below the country's peak, the government fears the outbreak is beginning to slip out of control.
"We need to act now to stop the virus spreading," Johnson said in a prepared statement.
"So we are simplifying and strengthening the rules on social contact - making them easier to understand and for the police to enforce."
The previous limit on the number of people who could socialise together was 30.
