After clinical warnings that deaths can be shot without urgent action, Johnson stopped before another full blockade as he did in March, but warned that additional action can be taken if the disease is not suppressed.
“We reserve the right to deploy greater firepower, with much greater restrictions,” he told Parliament after an emergency with ministers and leaders of the UK’s deposed governments.
Just weeks after urging others to return to their workplaces, Johnson pleaded with staff to stay in the house if they could, and ordered all pubs, bars, restaurants and other reception venues to close at 10 p. m. from Thursday with table service only allowed.
“I’m sorry this is hurting a lot of corporations that are recovering,” he said.
It is unclear whether the measures would be enough to combat Britain’s momentary wave, which government scientists say could succeed in 50,000 new cases a day until mid-October, but meant more pain for the world’s fifth-largest economy.
Masks will be needed in more contexts, the application will be stricter and the army may be called to release the police, Johnson said.
Schools and universities must remain open.
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Companies that violate COVID legislation face consequences of up to 10,000 pounds ($13,000) or even closure, while Americans would possibly be fined two hundred pounds for not wearing a mask when needed.
Johnson said it’s frustrating for the law-abiding majority to see that some “brazenly defy the rules. “
When asked in parliament why Britain’s figures were worse than those in Germany and Italy, Johnson said, “There is a significant difference between our country and many other countries around the world and that our country is a country in love with FreedomArray. . . It is difficile. de to ask the British to obey the rules uniformly as necessary. “
He must face the country at 19:00 GMT.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that the “very unfortunate” escalation of COVID-19 cases threatened the economic landscape and said the central bank was seriously looking for how it could simply increase the economy.
Bar operator JD Wetherspoon said he could eliminate between 400 and 450 jobs at six-airport sites, adding Heathrow and Gatwick in London, due to a sharp drop in passenger numbers.
Opposition leader Keir Starmer suggested the government not end a licensing program by the end of October, accusing him of wasting the coronavirus crisis.
Scotland will introduce additional national restrictions on family gatherings that exceed Johnson’s new rules, said his Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon.