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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Coronavirus Update

07 July 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Matt Hancock

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations in England are being revoked and replaced.
  • The new Regulations allow for a wider reopening of businesses in England.
  • Permitting overnight stays and group prayer under certain conditions is included in the new Regulations.

Issue summary

The statement addresses updates to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) regulations in England.

Action requested

I am revoking the existing Regulations and replacing them with The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 which allow for a wider reopening of businesses, permit overnight stays and group prayer under certain conditions, and introduce new powers to restrict access to public outdoor places if necessary.

Key facts

  • On 4 July 2020, a wide range of sectors have been permitted to re-open with guidance on implementing COVID-19 Secure measures.
  • The gathering limit has been set at 30 people in private dwellings, ships or boats, and public outdoor spaces.
  • Leicester is exempt from the new regulations due to rising cases; non-essential retail must close and gatherings of more than six people outdoors are prohibited.
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