London, Section Meetings Banned... Strengthening Lockdown Due to COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), residents of London, the capital of the United Kingdom, will be prohibited from meeting with members of other households indoors starting this weekend.

According to local media on the 15th (local time), Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, announced during a meeting with local Members of Parliament (MPs) that from the 17th, London will apply the 'High' level, the second stage of the three-tier COVID-19 response system.

Under the 'High' level, meeting with members of other households indoors, including at home, pubs, bars, and restaurants, is prohibited, and the use of public transportation should be minimized. Essex County in the southeast of England will also implement the 'High' level measures, similar to London.

Earlier, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson introduced a three-tier COVID-19 response system across England to simplify and apply lockdown measures more efficiently, which had been imposed differently by region. Accordingly, the system is divided into 'Medium', 'High', and 'Very High' levels.

In 'Very High' level areas, meetings with other households are prohibited not only in pubs and restaurants but also in outdoor gardens.

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