It has been said that Shop staff will have to wear face masks during work hours and that weddings will be limited to a maximum of 15 people, therefore. Penalties for breaking laws on gatherings will increase. significantly greater restrictions could come if necessary. Businesses, schools, colleges and universities will remain open.
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In the last fortnight, hospital admissions have doubled and Covid-19 is likely to spread faster in winter. Under the new measures:
- Penalties for not wearing a mask or gathering in groups of more than six will increase to £200 on the first offence
- From Thursday, all pubs, bars and restaurants will be restricted to table service only. Takeaways can continue.
- Hospitality venues must close at 22:00 – which means shutting then, not calling for last orders”
- Office workers are being told to work from home if possible
- The planned return of spectators to sports venues will now not go ahead from October
New COVID-19 restrictions could last for up to 6 months.
What are the current rules on socialising?
In England, a maximum of six people from multiple households can meet up both indoors and outdoors – in private homes, pubs, restaurants and parks. All ages are included in the headcount. There are some exceptions – for example when a single household has more than six occupants.
Members of the group can be fined if they fail to follow the rules or wear a mask where specified. From Monday 28 September the fine for a first offence will double to £200. Repeat offenders will have their fines doubled for successive offences, up to a maximum of £3,200.
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