Johnson ordered England in to a month-long lockdown in early November after infection cases and deaths started to rise again, angering businesses and some of his own political party over the economic consequences. Prior to the latest lockdown, England had been placed into three tiers, with the toughest measures imposed in northern England, where movement was limited and pubs were forced to close unless they sold substantial meals. Johnson's office said the prime minister would set out a new COVID Winter Plan on Monday, with more areas placed into the higher restrictions under the tiered system. The opposition Labour Party said a package of support would be needed for any business having to close. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are also under varying levels of restrictions, set by their local governments.

Source: bd News24 November 21, 2020 22:30 UTC