Millions of people in the UK are waking up to fresh coronavirus restrictions So what are the new Covid rules and how do they affect you?
Millions of us are waking up to fresh curbs on our freedoms this weekend, after a busy week of developments in the fight against Covid. So what's happening and how do the changes affect you?
Early on the stars of virus vocab included Covidiots, superspreaders, and Zoom-bombing. As "circuit-breaker" and "tier three" grapple for position on the newest page of the already-oversized Covid phrasebook, here's an attempt to make things a little simpler for you.All four UK nations have responded to a surge in coronavirus cases by tightening up restrictions.
The rules you must follow depend upon which tier you live in. Since the system came into effect on Wednesday, several areas have moved up a tier - with Lancashire the latest hit "very high risk" status. On Friday evening, it was still unclear whether Greater Manchester would follow. Local leaders in very high risk areas can add their own extra restrictions, so keep an eye on what your local authority is saying to make sure you're sticking to all the rules.is planning to adopt a similar, multi-tiered system to England.has entered a so-called "circuit-breaker" with a blanket closure of pubs, restaurants and cafes to sit-in customers. Schools will be shut for at least two weeks by lengthening the half-term holiday.
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