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In which regions of England have coronavirus restrictions been tightened?

In which regions of England have coronavirus restrictions been tightened?
In which regions of England have coronavirus restrictions been tightened?

The new rules will take effect from December 31

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced another tightening of coronavirus restrictions, according to the BBC.

From December 31 to fourth the level is crossed by Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Derby and Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Birmingham and Black Country, Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Lancashire, Cheshire and Warrington, Greater Manchester, Cumbria -Wellie, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Bournemouth, Isle of Wight, New Forest, Somerset and all of North East England.

Residents of these regions should, if possible, stay at home and are allowed to communicate only within their support bubble. All non-food shops, hotels and entertainment establishments will be closed, cafes and restaurants will begin to operate only for delivery and take-out. A complete list of restrictions is available on the government website.

On third Rutland, Shropshire and Telford, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Liverpool, York and North Yorkshire, Bath and North-East Somerset, Devon, Plymouth, Torquay, Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire pass the level of restrictions.

Sky News estimates that 44 million people, or 78% of the population of England, will be in the regions with the highest level of restrictions from 31 December.

On December 29, 53 135 cases of coronavirus infection were detected in the UK and 414 deaths were recorded.

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London and South East England move to tier 4 coronavirus restrictions

London and South East England move to tier 4 coronavirus restrictions
London and South East England move to tier 4 coronavirus restrictions

New rules come into effect on December 20

From December 20 in London, in the east and southeast of England, the fourth level of coronavirus restrictions is being introduced, according to the BBC. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this at an emergency briefing.

Restrictions are tightening due to a new type of coronavirus; it spreads 70% faster than the normal strain. However, there is no evidence yet that it is more difficult to tolerate.

New rules will last at least until December 30, after which the government will analyze the effectiveness of the measures taken. During this time, all non-grocery stores, gyms and hairdressers will be closed, writes Sky News.

People are advised to work remotely whenever possible, and citizens at risk are encouraged to stay at home and go out only to play sports and see a doctor. Two people from different households are allowed to meet each other only on the street, group gatherings are prohibited.

Celebrating Christmas in Level 4 Restricted Zones canceled completely… In the rest of England, where no maximum restrictions have been introduced, the rules for the holiday will change slightly. It is allowed to gather with loved ones only on Christmas day itself. In addition, the government is asking to stop traveling around the country.

A complete list of the regions of England with the fourth level of restrictions is as follows: London, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey (excluding Waverley), Gosport, Havant, Portsmouth, Rother and Hastings, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Peterborough, Hertfordshire, Essex ( excluding Colchester, Utlesford and Tendring).

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From December 16, London moves to the third level of restrictions

From December 16, London moves to the third level of restrictions
From December 16, London moves to the third level of restrictions

24 thousand cases of coronavirus detected in the capital in a week

From December 16, London moves to the third level of restrictions due to the increase in the incidence of coronavirus, according to The Guardian. From 5 to 11 December in the capital, more than 24 thousand cases of the disease were detected.

UK Health Minister Matt Hancock claims that a new type of coronavirus has been identified in the south-east of England, which is spreading much faster. The government has already informed the World Health Organization (WHO), but it is extremely unlikely that the new type of virus will be resistant to the vaccine, writes Sky News.

Starting from Wednesday, cafes, pubs and restaurants are closed in the capital (they are allowed to work only for take-out and delivery), museums and galleries, theaters and concert venues, as well as other entertainment facilities. Shops, gyms, hairdressers and beauty salons can continue to operate.

People are not advised to leave the city unnecessarily and are prohibited from contacting households outside the support bubble. It is allowed to gather in groups of no more than six people only in open spaces: in parks, on sports grounds. A complete list of restrictions can be found on the government website.

In addition to London, southeast Essex and south Hertfordshire are moving to the third level of restrictions. The next revision of the system of restrictions will take place on December 23.

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Boris Johnson unveils new coronavirus restrictions

Boris Johnson unveils new coronavirus restrictions
Boris Johnson unveils new coronavirus restrictions


They will start operating in England after December 2

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the lockdown in England ends on December 2, writes the BBC. Since December 3, locals are again allowed to meet with friends, but within the framework of the “rule of six”. There will also be beauty salons, hairdressers and barbershops, non-food stores, gyms and sports grounds, as well as religious institutions. Pubs and restaurants will be open until 23:00.

Weddings (limited to 15 guests) and funerals (30) are allowed, as well as theater performances, concerts and sporting events. The domestic travel restriction has been lifted, but people are still encouraged to work from home.

The general quarantine is being replaced by a three-tier system of restrictions again, the Prime Minister added. In cities and counties, different restrictions will apply depending on the incidence rate R – they will be reviewed every 14 days.

For example, on the first level, all bars and restaurants will be open until 23:00. In the second, only those serving hot dishes, in the third, all pubs and restaurants are closed and work only for delivery.

In regions with the first level of restrictions, the presence of 4 thousand people in the stands is allowed, with the second level – no more than two thousand, with the third level – matches are held without fans.

You can spend the night as a guest only if you live in a region with the first or second level of restrictions, but even then it is recommended to stay within your support bubble.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will continue to have restrictions. However, during the Christmas season, exemptions will be introduced in all areas of the United Kingdom so that people can come together. Boris Johnson promised to announce them later.

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Cambodia’s new virus rules restrain holiday celebrations

Cambodia’s new virus rules restrain holiday celebrations
Cambodia’s new virus rules restrain holiday celebrations


Cambodians marked their Independence Day holiday Monday, but new coronavirus restrictions kept them from celebrating at karaoke parlours, beer gardens, museums, cinemas and other entertainment venues, which have been ordered shut until further notice.

Students in Phnom Penh, the capital, and the satellite town of Kandal will not be returning to schools on Tuesday as an Education Ministry order to contain the spread of the virus has shut them down in those places for two weeks.

The new restrictions were issued by the Health Ministry on Sunday because Hungary’s foreign minister tested positive for the coronavirus after visiting Cambodia last week.

Peter Szijjarto tested positive upon arrival in Thailand on Tuesday following his one-day Cambodia visit. He was placed in quarantine in Bangkok before leaving for Hungary on Wednesday.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Saturday that a Cambodian bodyguard for Szijjarto had tested positive for the coronavirus. He said the bodyguard was the only one of more than 900 people who were involved with Szijjarto’s visit to test positive.

Hun Sen and four Cabinet ministers are in quarantine because they met with Szijjarto the same day he tested positive. Hun Sen said he has tested negative and will abide by the country’s coronavirus guidelines and stay quarantined for 14 days.

All the people involved with the Hungarian foreign minister’s trip were undergoing a second coronavirus test Monday. They will be tested four times during the 14-day quarantine period.

Education Ministry spokesperson Ros Soveacha issued a statement Monday saying Phnom Penh’s Olympic Stadium would close its gym and other facilities because the infected Cambodian bodyguard for Szijjarto also coached sports there.

In his Saturday audio message, Hun Sen said he would not declare a national or local state of emergency, or bar travel by people not involved, but urged people to observe Health Ministry guidelines.

Cambodia has reported a total of 297 cases of the coronavirus, with no deaths.

The Education Ministry said the school shutdown was necessary because it has been unable to collect enough information from the parents of those students who had direct or indirect contact with Szijjarto.

Schools throughout Cambodia reopened on November 2 after being closed since March due to the coronavirus, but with limited class sizes and hours.

(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.)

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Local lockdown rules: What Covid tier is my area in?

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Coronavirus rules vary depending on whether you live in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

A new lockdown is planned for England, while Scotland is moving to a five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions from Monday. Wales and Northern Ireland are in the middle of temporary lockdowns.

The rules highlighted in the search tool are a selection of the key government restrictions in place in your area.

Always check your relevant national and local authority website for more information on the situation where you live. Also check local guidance before travelling to others parts of the UK.

All the guidance in our look-up comes from national government and local authority websites.

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Map of added measures announced or in force in areas of the UK
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There have been more than 1,000,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus so far in the UK and more than 45,000 people have died.