House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Covid-19 update
25 September 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Matt Hancock
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Matt Hancock announces new regulations to restrict inter-household mixing in Leeds, Stockport, Wigan, and Blackpool starting September 26, 2020.
- Current restrictions in Leicester and other designated areas remain in effect.
- The government allows for exclusive childcare bubbles under the Health Protection Regulations.
Issue summary
Matt Hancock addresses the rising incidence rates of Covid-19 in certain regions and announces new regulations to restrict inter-household mixing.
Action requested
Regulations are imposed from Saturday, September 26, restricting gatherings between households in Leeds, Stockport, Wigan, and Blackpool. Current restrictions in Leicester and other designated areas will remain. The government also allows for exclusive childcare bubbles under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations.
Key facts
- Incidence rates per 100,000 population have sharply increased in Leeds, Blackpool, Wigan, and Stockport.
- Inter-household mixing restrictions will be imposed from September 26 in Leeds, Stockport, Wigan, and Blackpool.
- Current measures remain for Leicester, Oadby and Wigston, Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Bolton, Bradford, Kirklees, Calderdale, and Greater Manchester.