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Prof Chris Whitty: "The numbers are now going up and going up much more rapidly in the last few days"

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"If you look at the groups who are 17-18... and 19-21, those groups have gone up quite steeply since the middle of August"

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Boris Johnson : "The most important thing for all of us is to remember the basics"

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Boris says, "We're now processing 1.2 million tests per week. To date, we've carried out 15.4 million antigen tests - that's more than any other country in Europe"

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"We're increasing our testing capacity further to meet rising demand. You can help by only booking a test if you have a fever, a new continuous cough or if you've lost your sense of taste or smell"

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"I know that over time, the rules have become quite complicated and confusing. We've spoken to police officers about what they need for an effective enforcement regime and of course, we've listened to feedback from you the public"

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"If we are to beat the virus, then everyone at all times should limit social contact as much as possible and minimise interactions with other households. It's safer to meet outdoors and you should keep your distance from anyone you don't live with"

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"In England, from Monday, we're introducing the rule of 6. You must not meet socially in groups of more than 6 and if you do, you will be breaking the law. This applies in all settings - indoor, outdoor, at home or in the pub"

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"Anyone breaking the law risks being dispersed, fine and possibly arrested"

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This new rule supersedes the rule of 30 whilst will no longer be relevant from Monday

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"We will boost the enforcement capacity of local authorities by introducing COVID secure marshalls to help ensure social distancing in town and city centres"

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"Border force will step up enforcement levels at the border to ensure arrivals are complying with the quarantine rules"

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The plan to bring audiences back to stadiums from the 1st October is back under review

Closing schools and colleges again is a "last resort" as the "long term risks" of this are very significant

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"Please, for the sake of your education, parents' and grandparents' health - wash your hands, cover your face, make space and don't socially gather in groups of more than six now and when term starts."

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"We're working hard to increase our testing capacity to 500,000 tests a day by the end of October".

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