More stringent measures are being taken in the British capital, London, to prevent coronavirus. The UK government said on Monday.
The country’s health minister, Matt Hancock, said a three-tiered ban was being introduced in and around London on Wednesday. Under this, theaters and entertainment centers including pubs, bars, restaurants will be closed. However, food shops and schools will remain open.
In Parliament, Hancock said the move was urgent. Not only keeping people safe, we have seen that early action can prevent many deaths.
The number of daily infections and hospital admissions in London is increasing rapidly. Infections are also on the rise in south-east England, officials say.
Meanwhile, the closure of pubs and bars, including theaters and entertainment centers, is expected to have a serious impact on the economy. And a few days later, Christmas Day. On this occasion, crowds of people surround the entertainment centers. Which also benefits the economy.
That’s why Catherine McGuinness of the City of London Corporation has called on the government to reconsider its decision. At the same time, he called on the government to provide adequate assistance to the affected businesses.
The death toll in the capital, London, has risen to more than 211,000 and more than 7,000 people have died.
