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People who celebrate New Year’s Eve will have to comply with regional coronavirus restrictions, without respite like Christmas, confirmed the Secretary of Health.
Matt hancock He said that while he knew it was “frustrating,” the rules will only be relaxed for five days, Dec. 23-27, to allow three households to mingle socially at home.
Concern is growing at another increase in COVID-19 cases in the run-up to the holiday period, and each area should have its level checked next Wednesday and further speculation London could go to Level 3.
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Hancock tells the nation not to ‘screw it up now’
With students returning home from college and families planning to reunite with older relatives, the added possibility of people partying on New Years Eve has led to speculation of a “third peak” and another confinement.
Hancock was questioned at a press conference in Downing Street on Thursday by a member of the public: Kate de Dudley.
He said that New Years Eve is “a special time for some people, as much as Christmas“He asked,” Can we spend it with our close relatives? “
The health secretary told him: “The answer to the question is yes, if you live with them at home.
Large crowds often gather to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
“But we are not going to introduce a special set of rules for the new year as we have for Christmas.
“I know this has been such a difficult year for many of us, 2020, which is why we have introduced the rules around Christmas to make sure that people have the opportunity to see their family members who have not been.” power all year round but we have to be careful.
“So let’s not screw it up, especially with the vaccine on the horizon.
The rules will be relaxed for five days over Christmas.
Mr. Hancock added: “Let’s make sure that we all take the necessary steps to care for other people and especially those who are vulnerable to illness during Christmas.
“And therefore we have not implemented a specific set of rules for the new year or indeed for many other holidays and special occasions during this crisis. Just for Christmas.
“I know that is frustrating, but unfortunately you need to keep virus under control.”
The London Fireworks Show is held annually on December 31 was scrapped several months ago because Mayor Sadiq Khan said it would attract large numbers of people at a time when social distancing is key.
“What we are working on is making something that people can enjoy in the comfort and safety of their living rooms on television,” he added.
England coronavirus rates now they’re taller in london, which led some MPs from the capital to speculation that their city will be placed on Level 3.
