LONDON (HRNW) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced a tightening of rules on social gatherings amid concern at rising infection rates, particularly among young people.
The law in England will change from next week to reduce the number of people who can gather socially from 30 to six, with some exemptions.
Johnson s government also unveiled a new public information campaign entitled “Hands. Face. Space”, to emphasise the importance of hand washing, face coverings and social distancing.
“We need to act now to stop the virus spreading,” the prime minister said, ahead of a press conference on Wednesday where he will explain the changes.
More than 41,500 people confirmed to have coronavirus have died in Britain, the worst toll in Europe.
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