Thread by @joepike

BREAKING: @BorisJohnson confirms National Lockdown in England until mid Feb.

-Key message: Stay At Home.

ONLY leave home for:

A) Work (if WFH impossible)

B) Shopping for necessities

C) Exercise with 1 other person (either your household or 1 person, not both)

D) Care/ helping vulnerable person

E) Medical care or threat of harm/violence

NEW: Clinically extremely vulnerable should begin shielding.

EDUCATION:

-Schools close (except vulnerable/key workers kids) until Feb half term.
-GCSEs & A-levels being reviewed.
-Nurseries & special schools remain open.
-Support & childcare bubbles continue.

SCHOOL EXAMS:

-GCSEs and A-levels WON’T proceed as originally planned.
-Discussion between DfE and Ofqual about fairest way forward.
-BTECS due to take place in coming days WILL go ahead.

BUSINESS etc.

-Non essential retail, hospitality & personal care CLOSE (or remain closed).
-Zoos CLOSE.
-Restaurants continue delivery/takeout BUT takeaway of alcohol now banned.
-Garden centres & builders merchants stay OPEN.

SPORT
-Elite sport (Premier League etc.) WILL continue.
-Playgrounds remain OPEN.

But...
-Outdoor team sports NOT permitted.
-Golf courses CLOSE.
-Tennis courts CLOSE.
-Outdoor gyms CLOSE.

RELIGION

-Places of workshop remain OPEN for communal prayer and individual worship.
-Only attend with household or support bubble.

Key quote from @BorisJohnson:

'The weeks ahead will be the hardest yet.'

UNIVERSITIES

-Students should study from current residence where possible.
-Not returning to universities until mid Feb.
-In person teaching only for critical courses (e.g. medicine).

NEW: Read the full England lockdown guidance here: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…