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PM To Announce New COVID-19 Restrictions In Commons Statement @ 1230BST

UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected in the House of Commons in the coming minutes to deliver a statement on the spike in COVID-19 cases in the UK and announce new restrictions on public life.

  • Link: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/0aa0f9c7...
  • Already leaked details on new restrictions include curfews on pubs and restaurants that will force them to close at 10pm, as well as rules requiring staff in retail and hospitality to wear face masks.
  • The UK recorded its highest number of new cases since May 1 on September 21, with 4,368 added to the total. However, hospitalisations and fatalities remain relatively low due to the fact that many of the new infections are occurring among those aged between 20 and 39, who have a much reduced propensity to suffer severe symptoms when contracting the coronavirus.

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