British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told others on Tuesday to paint from home if possible and ordered bars and restaurants to close earlier in an effort to combat a fast-spreading Covid-19 momentary wave.
After government scientists warned that the death rate would rise without urgent action, Johnson said the new restrictions in England may last only six months, even though it was stopped before applying the full lockdown.
“I am sorry to say that, as in Spain, France and many countries, we have reached a dangerous turning point,” Johnson told Parliament after emergency meetings with ministers and leaders of the UK’s decentralized governments.
Just weeks after urging others to return to their workplaces, Johnson begged staff to stay home if he could.
He ordered all pubs, bars, restaurants and other reception venues to close at 10 p. m. Starting Thursday with table service allowed.
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Face masks will be needed in more contexts, corporations that violate regulations will be fined and the application will be stricter against those that do not comply, he said.
However, schools and universities will remain open. He’s going to have a televised showdown on the country at 7 p. m. GMT.
Government advisers said the number of new instances could be successful at 50,000, according to the day until mid-October.
Johnson warned that new restrictions may be imposed if the new measures work.
“We will not pay attention to those who say the virus is tearing, nor to those who are asking for a permanent shutdown,” he said. “We are taking decisive and appropriate steps to strike a balance between saving lives and protection work and livelihoods. “. “
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