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The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations (Amendments) 2020

28 April 2020

Proposing MP
Matt Hancock
N/A
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses minor amendments to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020.

Action Requested

The Government has completed its first review of the Regulations and decided to keep existing restrictions in place for at least three more weeks. Minor amendments are being made to clarify enforcement measures and ease operations for businesses and venues affected by the regulations.

Key Facts

  • The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 26 March 2020.
  • A review of these Regulations must take place every 21 days to ensure they are necessary and proportionate.
  • No changes were made in the first review completed on 16 April 2020, with restrictions remaining in place for at least three more weeks.
  • Five conditions need to be met before measures can be eased: evidence of NHS critical care capacity not being breached, sustained fall in daily death rate, decreased infection rates, adequate supplies of PPE and testing, and clear evidence that changes won’t risk a second peak.
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