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Coronavirus Update
02 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
Matt Hancock is providing an update on tougher national restrictions announced by the Prime Minister to combat coronavirus.
Action Requested
From Thursday 5 November, everyone must stay at home except for limited reasons. Non-essential shops and venues will close, but essential services and education remain open. The furlough scheme will extend until December with reduced costs for employers. Enhanced support is provided through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
Key Facts
- National restrictions apply from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December.
- Non-essential shops, leisure venues close; essential businesses and schools remain open.
- Furlough scheme extended until end of December with reduced costs for employers.
- Self-Employment Income Support Scheme provides 80% of average trading profits in November.
- NHS Test and Trace has reached a testing capacity target of 500,000 tests per day.
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