London, which has a population of 9 million, will be put on "high" alert level, at 12.01am on Friday. London, the centre of international banking and foreign exchange trading, is only rivalled by New York when it comes to financial clout. The worst-hit areas of London are Richmond, Hackney, the City of London, Ealing, Redbridge and Harrow. In areas put on the high alert level, socialising outside households or support bubbles is not allowed indoors, though work can continue and schools continue to operate. The "very high" alert level forbids socialising, forces pubs and bars to close and prohibits travel outside the area.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 15, 2020 22:30 UTC