In the United Kingdom, a mutated new coronavirus, which is said to be highly infectious, has spread beyond areas centered on London, and strict measures such as going out restrictions will be implemented in more areas from the 31st. became.
Infection with the mutated virus has spread mainly in southeastern England, including London, and strict measures have been taken in these areas to restrict going out and to ban business in principle except for stores that handle daily necessities.
Despite these measures, the number of new infections per day in the UK exceeded 50,000 for the second consecutive day on the 30th, and the number of people who died was 981 which was the highest since April. Is getting more serious.
Infection with the mutated virus is not only spreading rapidly, such as in London, but also in other parts of England, such as central and northwestern England.
For this reason, from the 31st, the same strict measures as in London will be implemented in more areas, and about 80% of England's population will be subject to restrictions such as going out.
At a press conference, Prime Minister Johnson approved a vaccine developed by domestic pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca and others on the day, but said that he was still in the middle of a pandemic, "We must further strengthen our efforts to contain the virus. I'm very sorry, but now I need to take action, "he said, asking the public for their understanding.