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LIVERPOOL: The city of Liverpool will enter the strictest “third tier” of new anti-coronavirus restrictions to be announced imminently by Britain, its leaders said late on Sunday (October 12) after talks with the British government.
The government has decided that more measures and closures will be applied to Liverpool, city leaders, including Mayor Steve Rotheram, said in a joint statement.
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“Pubs and bars, gambling shops, casinos and adult gaming centers and gyms will be closed,” the statement added.
Liverpool leaders said the licensing plan recently announced by Finance Minister Rishi Sunak was inadequate.
“The businesses in the region, especially those in the hotel sector and those that serve it, will be damaged and many will suffer long-term damage or close forever,” they said.
The statement added that city leaders agreed with the government to remain in dialogue to establish a “mutually acceptable” financial support package to mitigate the impact of the new “Level 3” restrictions.
“We also require a clear definition of the exit strategy from Level 3,” the statement read.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will establish new measures to try to contain a growing coronavirus crisis on Monday, outlining three new alert levels to better coordinate the government’s response under fire.
The north of England has been particularly affected by a new increase in coronavirus cases that has forced local closures.
In their statement, the leaders of the Liverpool city region acknowledged the government’s offer on new local arrangements and financial support for a coronavirus test and trace system.
The Sunday Times newspaper had previously reported that UK mayors will have more control over the test-and-trace system as the national government tries to secure its support for the strict new lockdown rules.
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