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Covid-19 Update
26 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the UK Government's Winter Plan and the easing of national restrictions to a regional tiered approach for controlling COVID-19.
Action Requested
Starting December 2nd, the government will lift national restrictions across England and ease certain measures based on a strengthened tiering system. The plan includes monthly funding through the Contain Outbreak Management Fund for local authorities under higher restrictions and a community testing programme in Tier 3 areas to facilitate quicker easing of rules.
Key Facts
- On November 23, the Prime Minister set out the UK Government's Winter Plan.
- National restrictions will be lifted across England on December 2nd.
- The tiering approach allows for stricter measures in regions with higher virus prevalence.
- Local authorities facing higher restrictions will receive monthly funding through the Contain Outbreak Management Fund.
- A community testing programme is being launched in Tier 3 areas to help ease restrictions faster.
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