Just read this in the Washington Post, breaking...
For England:
Starting on Thursday, and until Dec. 2, all nonessential shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants and gyms are ordered closed in England. Grocery stores, and child care, schools, colleges and universities will remain open.
The rest of the UK to decide their own path.
Posted by
OP
S.F Bay Area (Marin)
294 posts
Thanks Emma !
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
8002 posts
Hopefully this results in a better situation. Serious times have called for serious measures. Just got the following from bbc.com :
The picture in the rest of the UK
The measures announced by Boris Johnson today are for England.
Wales remains under a 17-day "firebreak" lockdown until 9 November in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.
Scotland has introduced a new five-tiered system which is set to come into force on Monday. People have been advised not to travel to or from England except for essential purposes.
Northern Ireland has closed pubs and restaurants for four weeks, with the exception of takeaways and deliveries
Posted by
Portsmouth
5555 posts
Well, at least it'll save Christmas sarcasm