British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will impose a new month-long national lockdown in England until Dec. 2, ITV’s political editor said on Saturday.
All but essential shops will be asked to close, and people should no longer meet family or friends indoors, Robert Peston said. Schools, universities and courts will remain open, he said.
It’s not yet clear when the lockdown aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 will begin. Media reports have said the measures could go into effect as soon as Monday or possibly on Wednesday. Johnson is expected to announce his government’s plan following…
