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According to the British Prime Minister, we are at a “dangerous tipping point”. The increase in infections in recent days has raised the alert to level 4 on a scale of 5
“Restrictions in force for 6 months” – The expected duration of the new restrictions restored today by the British government on the coronavirus emergency front is “six months”. This was said by Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the House of Commons, specifying that next week the executive will present to Parliament an extension of the emergency legislation approved in the spring in the most acute phase of the pandemic. The measures also include the reduction to 15 people of the maximum number of
invited to weddings. Johnson called the current situation “a dangerous tipping point” that must be addressed immediately. Labor opposition leader Keir Starmer approved the new measures, but accused the government of not having an overarching strategy, criticized flaws in the test and follow-up system and said a possible national shutdown would signal “a failure” for the executive. .
Closed during pub hours, weddings and sports – The coronavirus emergency is again “on the rise” in the United Kingdom, for this reason new restrictive measures are imposed, which however “are in no way a new blockade. He formalized Boris Johnson by pointing to the prospect of a second wave as “real” in the wake of “France, Spain and other countries” and confirming his government’s decision to re-establish limits from Thursday to the hours of pubs, restaurants and bars in the whole country. England (with a curfew at 10 pm), return to encourage work from home, extend the legal obligation of the mask and introduce strict controls on the maximum limit of 6 people in social contacts. Limitations also for weddings, the maximum number of guests drops from 30 to 15. The return of the public to sporting events has also been postponed. Johnson noted that hospital admissions “have doubled” in recent days, that the alert level has risen to 4 (to a maximum of 5) and that “now is the time to act” to avoid a blanket lockdown and action. heavier.
Smart work for those who can – “Employees are asked to work from home”, but those who need to do their work in the workplace “will continue to do so”. It was announced by the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, confirming what was already anticipated by the media and by the Minister of the Government Office Michael Gove. Obligation to wear a mask in all closed places, including public transport (including taxis).
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