As the coronavirus surge in Europe intensifies, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Tuesday a tightening of mitigation efforts but stopped short of the full lockdown seen in March. Just weeks after urging people to start returning to workplaces, Johnson is now advising them to stay at home if they can. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: [ Ссылка ]
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday that the country was at a “perilous turning point” and he had to act now to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
In a marked change of tone, Johnson reversed the lifting of some lockdown measures in England, telling people to work from home once again if possible. It comes just weeks after the prime minster repeatedly urged people to return to the office.
He warned that the new measures, which include the early closing of pubs and restaurants, could be in place for up to six months. Schools and universities will remain open, however, as can businesses that operate in a “Covid compliant way.”
“After six months of restrictions it will be tempting to hope that the threat has faded, and to seek comfort in the belief that if you have avoided the virus so far then you are somehow immune. I have to say that it is that kind of complacency that could be our undoing,” Johnson told the U.K.’s House of Commons.
The announcement comes after a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, with a further 4,368 daily cases reported on Monday. The rise in cases over recent days had already led to localized lockdown measures being imposed in parts of northern England. Groups of more than six people are also no longer allowed to meet up.
Meanwhile, the government’s scientific advisors warned on Monday that, if no action was taken, the country was heading toward almost 50,000 new cases per day by mid-October. This would lead to 200 or more deaths a day, they said.
The restrictions announced by the prime minister on Tuesday include:
Hospitality businesses, such a pubs and restaurants, must provide table service only, and close by 10 p.m. from Thursday.
The use of face masks will be extended across a “range of areas.”
The number of people allowed to attend weddings has been reduced to 15.
People who can work from home, should do so.
Sports venues will not be able to reopen from Oct. 1.
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