Face coverings were already compulsory in shops, supermarkets, indoor shopping centres and on public transport in England - and the PM will ask police to crack down harder on those breaking the rules. And it means a greater police presence to ensure face coverings are being worn where this is required by law." The Prime Minister announced the changes as he scrapped planned lockdown changes from tomorrow with just hours to spare. The Office for National Statistics estimates there were around 4,200 new cases per day in the community in England in the week to July 26. Today's figures come as fears grow that a second wave "rolling across Europe" will hit the UK.

Source: Daily Mirror July 31, 2020 11:26 UTC