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Coronavirus update
16 June 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses further easing of coronavirus-related restrictions in England based on scientific advice.
Action Requested
The Minister has amended the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations to allow adults living alone or single parents with dependent children under 18 to form a 'support bubble', permit individual prayer in places of worship, and reopen non-essential retail and certain outdoor attractions. Libraries will also be able to offer an order and collect service.
Key Facts
- Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 were amended.
- Adults living alone or single parents with dependent children under 18 can form a 'support bubble'.
- Individual prayer in places of worship is permitted.
- Non-essential retail and some outdoor attractions like drive-in cinemas and zoos can reopen.
- Libraries can offer an order and collect service.
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