British Prime Minister Johnson has announced that he will reintroduce strict measures such as restrictions on going out to the southeastern part of England, including London, as the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly from the 20th. ..

"The surge seems to be caused by a mutated virus," said Johnson.

In the United Kingdom, the infection is spreading rapidly in the southeastern part of England, including London, and Health Minister Hancock announced on the 14th that he "confirmed a mutated virus."



Prime Minister Johnson held a press conference in a hurry on the 19th, in order to curb the spread of the infection, in the southeastern part including London, except for requests to refrain from going out unless there is a good reason and stores selling daily necessities. , Retailers have announced that they will reintroduce the same rigorous measures they took last month, such as not operating except for some services.



"The proliferation appears to be caused by a mutated virus, with many uncertainties, but it seems to be up to 70% more susceptible than before," said Johnson.



On the other hand, there is no evidence that the mutated virus makes the symptoms more severe or makes the vaccine less effective.



In England, the regulation was to be relaxed for five days from the 23rd of this month, allowing up to three households to gather and spend Christmas, but the relaxation of the regulation will be postponed in other areas in the southeastern part. But I decided to limit it to Christmas day only.



"We all know that everyone will be disappointed. There is no other way for him to be the prime minister," said Johnson, seeking understanding.



Opposition parties and others have said that the decision just before Christmas is too late.



In the United Kingdom, infections by mutated viruses are spreading in western Wales, and regulations are being tightened, such as introducing similar measures from the 20th.