UK Prime Minister announces new Coronavirus rules including a 10pm curfew

[Slayer]

The UK recently loosened restrictions and now things are tightening up again.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on the public to "summon the discipline and the resolve" to follow the new coronavirus rules announced on Tuesday.

In a television broadcast to the country he warned the government may go further if people do not stick to them.

New measures have been brought in across the UK, with Mr Johnson warning rules could last for up to six months.

In England, rules on face coverings were expanded and the number of people allowed at weddings has been halved.

Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues will have to close by 22:00 BST, while the fines for breaking the rules will also increase to £200 on the first offence.

Hospitality venues will also have to close early in Scotland and Wales - but Scotland has gone further, banning people from visiting other people's homes.

It comes as the number of UK cases rose by 4,926 on Tuesday, government figures showed, with deaths increasing by 37.

Mr Johnson said he was "deeply, spiritually reluctant" to infringe on anyone's freedom, but added: "unless we take action the risk is that we will have to go for tougher measures later".

"If people don't follow the rules we have set out, then we must reserve the right to go further," he added.

"And to those who say we don't need this stuff, and we should leave people to take their own risks, I say these risks are not our own," he said.

"The tragic reality of having Covid is that your mild cough can be someone else's death knell.

Mr Johnson said the "single greatest weapon" that the UK brings to the fight against the virus is the "common sense of the people themselves".

He added: "If we follow these simple rules together, we will get through this winter together. There are unquestionably difficult months to come. 

"And the fight against Covid is by no means over. I have no doubt, however, that there are great days ahead. 

"But now is the time for us all to summon the discipline, and the resolve, and the spirit of togetherness that will carry us through."

What are the new rules? 

In England: 

Office workers are being told to work from home again if possible,

Penalties for not wearing a mask or gathering in groups of more than six will increase to £200 on the first offence

From Thursday 24 September, all pubs, bars and restaurants will be restricted to table service only. Takeaways can continue 

Also from Thursday, hospitality venues must close at 22:00 - which means shutting then, not calling for last orders (in Scotland the same curfew rule comes into force on Friday)

Face coverings must be worn by taxi drivers and passengers from Wednesday 

Retail staff and customers in indoor hospitality venues will also have to wear masks from Thursday, except when seated at a table to eat or drink

From Monday 28 September, only 15 people will be able to attend weddings and civil partnerships, in groups of six. Funerals can still take place with up to 30 people

Also from 28 September, you can only play adult indoor sports in groups of less than six

The planned return of spectators to sports venues will now not go ahead from 1 October 

In Scotland:

People across Scotland are being advised not to visit other households indoors from Wednesday 23 September onwards. This will become law from Friday.

There will be exceptions for those living alone, or alone with children, who form extended households. The rules will also not apply to couples who do not live together, or to tradespeople or for the provision of informal childcare - such as by grandparents

From Friday, pubs and restaurants will have to close by 22:00

The first minister urged people not to book overseas travel for the October holiday

In Wales:

Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales will have to close by 22:00 from Thursday - and sales of alcohol from off-licences and supermarkets will also be stopped after that time

Pubs will also be required to provide table service only

In Northern Ireland:

From Tuesday evening, people cannot meet anyone who they don't live with inside their home

There are only limited exceptions.

Source: BBC

[Fenixxx123]

it's what she deserves 

[Blackout2006]

Omg, its the trump-lookalike!

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No offense

[Blackout2006]

okay omg  hi queen <3

[Slayer]

17 hours ago, Fenixxx123 said:

it's what she deserves 

i'm from the UK, I do not deserve this 

[Fenixxx123]

26 minutes ago, Slayer said:

i'm from the UK, I do not deserve this 

this is a generalization but ... 

Ik this happened some time ago but 

[Slayer]

Just now, Fenixxx123 said:

this is a generalization but ... 

I was so angry when I saw scenes like this - idiots 

[Fenixxx123]

1 hour ago, Slayer said:

I was so angry when I saw scenes like this - idiots 

Teach them

Thank God here it's not summer yet or it would've happened the same

[Stefani]

Wait there's still a quarantine/curfew over there? Damn I feel fortunate; life here has pretty much returned to normal as far as being able to go outside. People still give you dirty looks if you don't wear a mask, but I don't think I've ever met anyone who was actually fined for not wearing one.

[Slayer]

1 hour ago, Stefani said:

Wait there's still a quarantine/curfew over there? Damn I feel fortunate; life here has pretty much returned to normal as far as being able to go outside. People still give you dirty looks if you don't wear a mask, but I don't think I've ever met anyone who was actually fined for not wearing one.

Yes there are quite a few cities on local lockdowns here. There is a 10pm curfew on all hospitality and masks are compulsory nearly everywhere you go, such as on public transport, shops etc..

[MysticWomaney]

I’m From Kent so everything closes at 5 anyway hahahah (except the pubs close at 11 so no different to me)

however! I am going to Newcastle tomorrow to see my boyfriend. Hoping if a second lockdown happens I can stay there as there will be more there.

they reckon we have a second lockdown to last two weeks literally by Monday or the week after

[Slayer]

14 hours ago, MysticWomaney said:

I’m From Kent so everything closes at 5 anyway hahahah (except the pubs close at 11 so no different to me)

however! I am going to Newcastle tomorrow to see my boyfriend. Hoping if a second lockdown happens I can stay there as there will be more there.

they reckon we have a second lockdown to last two weeks literally by Monday or the week after

my city is already one of the cities in the 'local' lockdowns 

[MysticWomaney]

10 hours ago, Slayer said:

my city is already one of the cities in the 'local' lockdowns 

Omg girl I’m so sorry! How is it? 

[PuertoRicosFinest]

Following in the footsteps of Australia’s new prison state.  Make sure to listen to all the Karens telling you to obey the state at all costs and keep your masks tightly fastened to your pie-hole.  America, however, would never take that lying down. And THAT is why we are the greatest country on earth.

[Mateo]

It being against the law to visit someone else's house really is crossing the line especially since there is no end date to this law.  I get the need to continuously flatten the curve but allowing people into your home should be up to you, not the government.