coronavirus. Previously, guidance in England allowed gatherings of up to six people from different households outdoors, or two households of any size, indoors or outdoors, to meet.
Now it has been announced that there will be a ban of gatherings of more than six people. The new rule will apply to people of all ages, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will go into detail about the new rules in a press conference today, September 9. The new lockdown measures announced today will take effect on Monday, September 14.