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England to Enter New Lockdown Amid Second Wave of Coronavirus Cases
People sit outside bars and restaurants in Soho, London during Halloween celebrations on Saturday. / Getty / Kyodo
By Kyodo News 2 November 2020
LONDON—England will enter a fresh national lockdown to tackle a resurgence in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday.
New measures will apply from Thursday until Dec. 2 and will require all nonessential retail and hospitality businesses to close. Unlike in the spring, schools and other educational settings will remain open.
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