• UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
NewsExplored
  • UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • LinkedIn

  • Tumblr

  • RSS

UK

Coronavirus: Social gatherings above six banned in England from 14 September

Coronavirus: Social gatherings above six banned in England from 14 September
Newsexplored
8th September 2020
6
SHARES
ShareTweet
SubscribeRedditGoogleWhatsappStumbleuponPinterestDiggLinkedinTumblrTelegram
Views:
3
Police speak to people gathering in a park in EnglandImage copyright Getty Images

Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England from Monday – with some exemptions – amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases.

A new legal limit will ban larger groups meeting anywhere socially indoors or outdoors, No 10 said.

But it will not apply to schools, workplaces or Covid-secure weddings, funerals and organised team sports.

It will be enforced through a £100 fine if people fail to comply with police, doubling up to a maximum of £3,200.

Several exemptions apply to the new rules – which come into force on 14 September – with households and support bubbles bigger than six people are unaffected.

A full list of exemptions will be published by the government later.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to deliver further details at a Downing Street news conference on Wednesday.

In a preview of his address, the PM said: “We need to act now to stop the virus spreading. So we are simplifying and strengthening the rules on social contact – making them easier to understand and for the police to enforce.

“It is absolutely critical that people now abide by these rules and remember the basics – washing your hands, covering your face, keeping space from others, and getting a test if you have symptoms.”

No 10 said any group of seven or more people gathering anywhere “risks being dispersed by police or fined for non-compliance”.

At-a-glance: What are the new rules?

  • Social gatherings of more than six people in England will not be allowed in law from Monday 14 August
  • The new rule applies to private homes, indoors and outdoors, and places such as bars and cafes
  • The rule does not apply to schools and workplaces, or weddings, funerals and organised team sports
  • A full list of exemptions is due to be published before the law changes
  • People who ignore police could be fined £100 – doubling with each offence to a maximum of £3,200

The change applies to England only, to people of all ages, and to gatherings indoors and outdoors, in private homes, public outdoor spaces, and venues such as pubs and restaurants.

data-ad-format="auto">

The devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are able to set their own coronavirus restrictions and, while largely implementing similar rules, have moved at their own pace during the pandemic.

Downing Street said Mr Johnson held a virtual roundtable with police forces which heard officers wanted clearer rules and enforcement on social contact.

Previously, guidance in England allowed gatherings of up to six people from different households – or up to 30 people from two households.

Ministers and government advisers earlier expressed concern over a “sharp rise” in cases and a “heartfelt” apology was issued following shortages in England’s testing system.


Overall, there have been 8,396 new cases reported since Sunday – with 2,460 reported on Tuesday alone.

There were also 32 deaths reported, but these will not have been related to the most recent rise in cases.

Large gatherings ‘greatest risk’

The rise in cases seen in recent days has caused alarm among ministers and their health advisers.

They believe the UK is at a critical point ahead of the onset of autumn and winter when respiratory viruses tend to thrive.

Close contact within homes remains the most common risk of transmission identified by contact tracers.

Clearly people living with an infected person are most at risk.

But, after that, the most common contact infected individuals have is with visitors to their household, according to data gathered by England’s NHS Test and Trace service.

It is ahead of leisure venues, shops, workplaces and health and care settings.

Clearly large gatherings in homes – especially indoors which is more likely to happen when the weather turns – present the greatest risk.

Ministers will also make it clear on Wednesday further restrictions will follow if the rise in infections is not curbed.

The UK government’s chief medical adviser, Prof Chris Whitty, who No 10 said backed urgent action in England, has said Covid-19 rates were now rising, especially among people between the ages of 17 and 29.

He warned that if people stopped social distancing then “Covid comes back”.

‘Relaxed too much’

England’s deputy chief medical officer Prof Jonathan Van Tam added: “People have relaxed too much. Now is the time for us to re-engage, and to realise that this is a continuing threat to us.”

In Bolton, Greater Manchester, a local rise in cases led Health Secretary Matt Hancock to announce the immediate return of some lockdown measures on Tuesday.

Among the restrictions imposed on the town was a requirement for hospitality venues to only offer takeaway service and close to customers completely between 22:00 BST and 05:00.

It also became illegal for people in Bolton to socialise with those outside their own household in any setting, even outdoors.

Schools in Bolton will continue to teach pupils as usual, Bolton Council said, as its leader described how Covid-19 was “moving round the borough uncontrolled”.

Meanwhile, a new public information campaign will be launched reminding people of the “basics” – washing their hands, covering their face and giving others space.

  • THE NAKED SCIENTISTS: Where did COVID-19 come from?
  • THE SECRET LIFE OF TEACHERS: What’s it like returning to classrooms amid a global pandemic?

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Share on Skype (Opens in new window)

Related

Related Itemsabovebannedcoronavirusenglandgatheringsseptembersocial
UK
8th September 2020
Newsexplored @newsexploredweb

Related Itemsabovebannedcoronavirusenglandgatheringsseptembersocial

More in UK

  • Read More
    The Papers: UK ‘feeling the strain’ but gets vaccine ‘boost’

    Views:3 By BBC NewsStaff image captionThe Financial Times is just one of Saturday’s papers that leads with...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Chorley 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Vitinha’s superb goal sees Wolves past non-league opponents

    Views:3 Non-league Chorley were unable to emulate the heroes from 1986 by causing an FA Cup sensation...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Skewen flood: Mine shaft ‘blow out’ may have flooded village

    Views:3 Published 2 hours ago media captionTeresa Dalling says a river of orange water rushed through the...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    English councils battling financial ruin

    Views:3 By Jennifer ScottOnline political reporter, BBC News image copyrightReuters Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, warnings have been...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Newspaper headlines: £500 Covid payment and flood devastation

    Views:3 By BBC NewsStaff image captionThe Guardian leads on suggestions ministers are considering giving everyone who tests...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths

    Views:3 By Andrew PickenBBC Scotland News image copyrightGetty Images A special Crown Office unit set up to...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Liverpool 0-1 Burnley: Ashley Barnes scores winner as Reds’ unbeaten run ends

    Views:3 Ashley Barnes scored just his second goal of the season for Burnley Liverpool’s 68-game unbeaten home...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Storm Christoph: Evacuations amid floods and snow

    Views:3 Published 14 minutes ago image copyrightPA Media image captionHomes near Lymm in Cheshire were among those...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Storm Christoph in pictures

    Views:3 Storm Christoph has swept across the UK, bringing heavy rain, flooding and snow to parts of...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Storm Christoph: Homes evacuated in Wales amid severe flood warning

    Views:3 image captionUp to 30 people have been forced out of their homes in Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham Homes...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Newspaper headlines: ‘New dawn for America’ as Joe Biden takes over

    Views:3 By BBC NewsStaff image captionPhotographs from Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th US president feature across...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
  • Read More
    Scotland’s papers: Restrictions ‘for months’ and Trump’s exit

    Views:3 Daily Record The Herald The Scotsman The Scottish Sun The National The Times Daily Mail Daily...

    Newsexplored 8th September 2020
Scroll for more
Tap
data-ad-format="auto">
NewsExplored

NewsExplored - Making sure all the latest news is explored?

Contact us for help

  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama
    Entertainment25th December 2020
  • The Papers: ‘Fortress Britain’ and ‘modern miracle workers’
    UK15th January 2021
  • Australian Open: Heather Watson among 47 players to quarantine in Melbourne after Covid cases on flights
    Sports16th January 2021
  • Fifa 21 and Frozen 2 top digital sales of 2020
    Tech8th January 2021
  • Kamala Harris: What the vice-president did on her first day
    USA21st January 2021
  • Biden inauguration: New president to be sworn in amid Trump snub
    USA20th January 2021
  • Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office
    USA20th January 2021
  • Biden inauguration rehearsal paused amid US Capitol lockdown
    USA18th January 2021
  • Les Rehrer says:

    Hello Its me :P and thanks for this post

  • optumrx login says:

    Thank For News.

  • Kent Laatsch says:

    Please let me know if you're looking for a writer…

  • Bob says:

    RT News was where I learned that Erdogan controlled isis.…

Copyright © 2018 Top News Theme. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by Wordpress.

Kim Darroch: Former top UK diplomat ‘does not regret’ Trump criticism
Kesgrave schoolboy shooting: 15-year-old boy charged
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok