Even tougher fascist lockdown measures for large parts of North East

Bans on people mixing with other households in any setting will be introduced in large parts of north-east England due to coronavirus cases continuing to rise sharply.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the existing measures – for Northumberland, Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham – were being tightened at the request of local councils because the virus was still spreading.

It had been illegal for two households to mix inside or in a garden, but it was only guidance that they should not meet at public venues, including restaurants and pubs.

Following an increase in #COVID19 cases, more restrictions will be introduced in parts of the North East.

From Wednesday, residents must not mix with people outside their household or bubble in any indoor setting, including pubs & restaurants. This will be enforcable by law.

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) September 28, 2020

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