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    Pandemic. Epidemic. Whatever. Archived Message

    Posted by Mary on October 8, 2020, 11:33 am

    'Covid restrictions are to be further tightened in parts of England early next week, with the closure of pubs and restaurants a possibility in the worst-affected areas, the BBC has been told.

    There could also be a ban on overnight stays away from home in these areas.

    A final decision on the time period or extent of potential closures has not yet been made.

    The government is also likely to introduce a three-tier system for local lockdowns.

    Under the system, different parts of the country would be placed in different categories - although ministers are still discussing the precise details of the toughest level of restrictions over the next couple of days.

    A formal announcement is not likely to come until Monday, according to BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg.'

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-54457377

    Note that Laura is the mouthpiece as per usual.

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