New Covid-19 lockdown rules for England: what you can and can't do from Thursday Boris Johnson has announced severe new restrictions to come into force on Thursday 5 November.

What measures have been announced?
The key restrictions from the new lockdown are similar but not identical to the original lockdown in spring. 
They include: Pubs, bars and restaurants must close, although food takeaways and deliveries will be permitted All non-essential retail must close A ban on the mixing of households, except for support or childcare reasons.
Exercising outdoors with one person from outside of your household is also permitted. 
A restriction on travel, including outbound international travel (except for work). Travel within the UK is also discouraged.  Staying at home to be encouraged except for education, work (if impossible from home), medical reasons, shopping for good or essentials, caring for others or exercise.
Unlike the first lockdown, nurseries, schools, colleges and universities will remain open. 
Health minister, Nadine Dorries has also said children under school age who are with their parents will not count towards the limit on two people meeting outside.
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