Towards a winter plan to protect everyone against COVID-19

 

Tomorrow, the Prime Minister will set out a new Covid Winter Plan, under which England will move back into a three-tiered, regional set of restrictions after the present national lockdown ends on 2 December. 


  • Everyone’s efforts during the current national restrictions have helped bring the virus back under control, slowed its spread and eased pressures on the NHS. But the virus is still present – and without regional restrictions it could quickly run out of control again. 
     
  • Tomorrow, (Monday 23rd November,) the Prime Minister will address Parliament to confirm that England will move to a tiered approach from 2 December. Whilst some local measures will be similar to those in place previously, the tiers will also be strengthened in some areas in order to safeguard the gains made during the period of national restrictions. 
     
  • On Thursday the government will announce which areas will be placed into which tier. MPs will be able to vote on the tiering system before it comes into force. 
     
  • These restrictions will not last any longer than absolutely necessary, will be regularly reviewed and will balance health considerations with livelihoods and the needs of the economy.   
     
  • The Covid Winter Plan will also set out how people will be able to see their loved ones at Christmas, although sadly it will not be possible for this to be a normal festive period. 
     
  • I am sure everyone hopes that, with the scientific advances that are being made – including in vaccines and mass testing – it will be possible to gradually ease restrictions in the run up to Spring. But none of us can afford to slacken our resolve. We must all remain vigilant and keep following the rules which can keep this virus under control.
  • Wash your Hands, keep 2m of Space, cover your Face.

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