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Coronavirus Update

15 September 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 provides an update on local restrictions in response to rising coronavirus infection rates across the UK, particularly highlighting changes in Leicester and additional restrictions in Birmingham.

Action Requested

The government has amended regulations to allow certain businesses to reopen in Leicester while maintaining a ban on inter-household gatherings. In Birmingham, Solihull, and Sandwell, household mixing is restricted both indoors and outdoors due to increasing infection rates.

Key Facts

  • The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020 were amended as of Tuesday 15 August.
  • Leicester restrictions now align with the majority of England in terms of business operations.
  • Residents in Birmingham, Solihull, and Sandwell areas cannot socialise with people they do not live with either indoors or outdoors from Tuesday 15 September.
  • The government will review remaining Leicester restrictions at least every 14 days, with the next review due before 24 September.
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