coronavirus restrictions in the New Year in a bid to contain rising infection rates. Vast swathes of the country are now living under Tier 3 measures, with 38 million people set to be affected in the south and east of England from Saturday, December 19.
Northern Ireland has already announced a six-week lockdown beginning on December 26, and Wales will face similar restrictions from December 28.
It is claimed a tougher approach could also be adopted in England.A Whitehall source told the Times: "There is a case for going further than Tier 3 and it is getting stronger."[This could mean] closure of non-essential retail, stay-at-home orders."That would have to be actively considered in conversation with the local authority."Last month, experts.