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Outbreak in the UK | A record high in a single day, Johnson announced the "closed city" in England until mid-February

1/4/2021, 8:46:36 PM


The new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic in the United Kingdom continues to be severe, with 58,784 newly confirmed cases, a record high in a single day since the outbreak, and another 407 deaths on the same day. Announced by Prime Minister Johnson on Monday (4th)

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2021-01-05 04:12

Last update date: 2021-01-05 04:43

The new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic in the United Kingdom continues to be severe, with 58,784 newly confirmed cases, a record high in a single day since the outbreak, and another 407 deaths on the same day.

Prime Minister Johnson delivered a national televised speech on Monday (4th), announcing that England will be closed until mid-February, all schools will be closed and students will switch to distance learning.

According to the announcement, all people must stay at home. In addition to buying necessities or seeking medical assistance, each person can only go out to exercise once a day, and employees should also stay home to work as much as possible.

In addition, all non-essential shops must also be closed, restaurants and bars can only provide takeaways, and liquor sales are prohibited.

England has "closed the city" this time, which is the third time since March and November last year.

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