Plans to
further ease England's coronavirus lockdown have been put on hold, because of a
rise in the rate of infections.
Boris
Johnson has said it's time to "squeeze the brake pedal" on further
relaxation of the rules, warning that the country shouldn't be complacent.
The Prime
Minister now says face coverings should be worn in more places where people can
come into contact with others they don't know.
Bowling
alleys, skating rinks and casinos won't be reopening as planned, and certain
beauty treatments involving the face won't be allowed for at least two weeks.
Wedding
receptions of up to 30 people and indoor musical and theatrical performances
won't be allowed either, and the public will have to wear face coverings in
cinemas, museums and galleries as well as places of worship from August 8th.
England's
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, says the country has
"probably reached" the limits of what can be done in opening up
society, with infections now rising.
Meanwhile 4
million people living in communities in northern England now have to abide by
strict new measures. People living in
Greater Manchester and parts of East Lancashire and West Yorkshire can no
longer visit another household, in their home or garden. The police will have powers of enforcement..
People can
still go to pubs, restaurants and shops in the affected areas as well as places
of worship but only with members of their own household.
The tougher
rules follow a jump in new infections in the past week in almost every part of
Greater Manchester.
Cases of
coronavirus infection across the UK have been rising slightly. Scientists don't
know whether that's because of more and better testing, or if it's the
beginning of a resurgence in infections, as we've been seeing elsewhere in
Europe.
Two dozen
areas are now on Public Health England's watchlists due to the rise infection
rates.
Clive Myrie
presents BBC News at Ten reporting from political correspondent Leila Nathoo,
Judith Moritz in Manchester, science editor David Shukman and health
correspondent Lauren Moss.
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