The 'rule of six' takes effect in England on Monday - prohibiting larger groups mingling indoors or outdoors in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. The government is bringing in the new law in response to a growing in coronavirus cases around the UK, sparking fresh local lockdowns. Today the UK recorded almost 3,500 new cases with the R-rate thought to be above 1 nationally, meaning it is growing exponentially. (Image: REUTERS)More than 3,000 coronavirus cases were recorded in the UK today for the second day in a row for the first time since early May. Concern about a second wave is growing as the R number - the reproduction number of coronavirus transmission - climbed above one.

Source: Daily Mirror September 12, 2020 22:02 UTC