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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Covid-19 Update

30 December 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Matt Hancock

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has placed most of England in Tier 4 and almost all in Tiers 3 and 4 due to a new variant of COVID-19.
  • Regulations require reviews of Tier allocations at least every 14 days.
  • A list and data packs used for these decisions will be deposited in both Houses of Parliament.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the latest review and changes to Tier allocations across England due to the emergence of a new variant of COVID-19.

Action requested

The government has decided to place most of the country in Tier 4 and almost all in Tiers 3 and 4, with regulations requiring reviews at least every 14 days. A list and data packs used for these decisions will be deposited in both Houses of Parliament.

Key facts

  • Most of England is now in Tier 4.
  • Decisions are based on five indicators outlined in the COVID-19 Winter Plan.
  • The regulations require review at least every 14 days.
  • A comprehensive list and data packs will be deposited in both Houses of Parliament.
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