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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Covid-19 Update

26 November 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Matt Hancock

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • Winter Plan and regional tiered approach to be implemented starting December 2nd
  • Monthly funding through the Contain Outbreak Management Fund for local authorities under higher restrictions
  • Community testing programme in Tier 3 areas to allow for quicker easing of rules

Issue summary

The statement addresses the UK Government's Winter Plan and the easing of national restrictions to a regional tiered approach for controlling COVID-19.

Action requested

Starting December 2nd, the government will lift national restrictions across England and ease certain measures based on a strengthened tiering system. The plan includes monthly funding through the Contain Outbreak Management Fund for local authorities under higher restrictions and a community testing programme in Tier 3 areas to facilitate quicker easing of rules.

Key facts

  • On November 23, the Prime Minister set out the UK Government's Winter Plan.
  • National restrictions will be lifted across England on December 2nd.
  • The tiering approach allows for stricter measures in regions with higher virus prevalence.
  • Local authorities facing higher restrictions will receive monthly funding through the Contain Outbreak Management Fund.
  • A community testing programme is being launched in Tier 3 areas to help ease restrictions faster.
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