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Boris Johnson makes dramatic six-month coronavirus gamble to save lives and the economy

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Boris Johnson has announced new coronavirus restrictions that could last for six months in a dramatic gamble to save both lives and the economy.

The tortured Prime Minister warned the country had reached a “perilous turning point” after new cases of the disease soared.

But he has taken a huge punt over his decision to impose some new curbs - but not go as far as other parts of the UK. The PM staged yet another u-turn by telling staff to work from home, just weeks after urging to return to the office.

He confirmed a 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants, tightened up the Rule of Six and announced the wider use of facemasks. At the same time, Mr Johnson announced tougher enforcement and a doubling of fines to £200 for those flouting the

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