British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday announced a complete lockdown in England amid concerns over the new, faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus in the country, BBC reported.
The lockdown restrictions in England are likely to remain in force till mid-February. They will come into effect from Wednesday. Schools in the country would remain closed during that time. People have been advised to stay home and step out for essential tasks only.
Johnson said in a televised address that the coming weeks “would be the hardest yet”. The British prime minister added that hospitals were under “more pressure from Covid than at any time since the start of the pandemic”.
The new restrictions discourage people from socialising with those outside their homes, according to The Guardian. Salons, gyms, swimming pools, gyms, golf courses will be closed, but playgrounds will remain open.
This will be the third national lockdown in England. The police have the power to…