As of Sunday evening, 5,693 new cases were recorded, the same level of daily cases in the peak of April and May. The number of daily deaths has remained low at 17, compared to the peak of nearly 1,000 per day in April. The new regime also includes a payment of £500 to those who test positive, self-isolate and cannot work from home. Fines for those breaking the rules start at £1,000 and increase up to £10,000 for repeat offenders. In Wales, two-thirds of the population have been placed under local lockdown, including in two its biggest cities, Cardiff and Swansea.

Source: Hindustan Times September 28, 2020 12:36 UTC