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“We must act,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to avoid a second lockdown in England as cases of the virus continue to rise.
He created a new “rule of six” banning gatherings of up to six people by imposing fines or arrests.
Mr. Johnson also outlined a “moonshot” plan to control the virus through mass testing.
More than 2,000 cases were reported on the fourth day, with another 2,659 coronavirus cases reported in the UK.
“I want to make it very clear that these measures are not a second national lockdown. The whole point is to avoid another national lockdown,” Mr Johns said.
“It breaks my heart to insist on these sanctions,” he added.
Last week, the number of cases increased from 12.5 to 19.7 per 100,000 people in the UK.
Coronavirus was more prevalent in young people, with 54 cases per 100,000 people in the age group of 19 to 21 years.
Mr Johnson said a number of steps would be taken to implement coronavirus restrictions more effectively:
- Everyone who visits legally such places as pubs and rest restaurants has to request contact details, keep it for 21 days and provide it to NHS testing and trace. They will have to pay a 1000 fine if they fail to comply
- Opening hours may be restricted in some areas, such as in Bolton, where the venue must be closed between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- “Covid-protected marshals” will be introduced to help ensure social distance between the city and city centers
- The Travel Locator Form will simplify travel rules filled by returning passengers to the UK and increase Border Force enforcement
Labor leader Keer Starr said the simple rules of assembly are a reflection of the fact that “poor communication is a big part of the problem” with the spread of the virus.
Mr Starr said the government also needed to revise the test following reports that some people were unable to book tests, which was “all over the place”.
The Prime Minister said the government was working hard to increase the capacity of tests to 100,000 tests a day by the end of October, but urged people to book tests only if they had coronavirus symptoms.
He said he wanted to use the new type of tests “in the near future” to identify people who do not have coronavirus and are not infected so they can live a “more normal” life.
He said these swab or saliva tests could be rotated in 90 or 20 minutes, processing millions of people every day – a “moonshot” attempt to restore a more normal life even if no vaccine or treatment is available.
‘Very challenging winter’
The Prime Minister said, “We hope that this approach will spread widely by spring and if everything comes together, even in some difficult areas like theaters – it will be possible to get closer to normal life before Christmas.” .
The development of rapid coronavirus tests that can give results up to 20 minutes would be a wonderful step.
It can lead to regular testing of the entire population, allowing us to return to normal life.
But it depends on the success of the pilot program. Then you have to produce them and distribute them. There are a lot of IFS and boots.
The Prime Minister said that he hopes that they will be available in the spring – it is very ambitious.
In the meantime, it will prove to be a very challenging winter.
Respiratory viruses work better in cold weather and when people spend more time indoors.
Outlining the new restrictions limiting all gatherings to six, Mr Johnson said the government was “simplifying and strengthening the rules” following feedback from the police and the public.
He said sanctions would only last “as long as necessary.”
“I am sorry about that. I wish we had not taken this step, but as your prime minister I must do what is necessary to stop the spread of the virus and save lives,” he said.
The new “rule of six” means:
- Social gatherings More than six people Will not be allowed by law in England Monday to September 14th
- New rule Applies to private homes, indoors and outdoors, And places like pubs, restaurants, cafes and public outdoor spaces
- That Applies to all ages
- Rule Not applicable to schools and workplaces, Or weddings, funerals and organized team games
- Complete list of discounts To be published before the law is changed
- People Which ignores the police Off 100 can be fined – a maximum of 200 3,200 can be doubled with each offense
Currently, the guide says that two houses of any size are allowed to meet inside or outside the home, or up to six people from different households. So far the police had no authority to stop the gathering until it was over 30.
The number of people allowed to meet people inside or outside the four UK nations varies. If you meet indoors: Up to eight people from three different homes can be found in it Scotland; In two households up to six people In Northern Ireland; An “extended household” can be formed in as many as four houses Wales.
