Lockdown in England from next week **title edited by MNHQ**

[Velvetpeel]

The Times is reporting that we are headed for a month long lockdown until Dec 1st.
No details yet...
Why do they always announce things on the drip feed - makes it all even more stressful

[SparklyOwl]

After not believing it, I think we will although I think schools will remain open which largely defeats the point.

[ShortFatandDumpy]

Great I assume.it will also affect the Welsh?? I've already had 2 months of restrictions.

[rosie1959]

Who knows anything is possible no point thinking about it

[Velvetpeel]

Apparently there will be a press conference on Monday

[RedToothBrush]

What ive been expecting tbh...

... The situation is now untenable without one.

[Beebityboo]

Looks like schools will be fully open as is.

[Figgygal]

The daily shite are reporting it too
Gives me hope it’s not true

[NRJ688]

Oh well probably lose my job, at least the virus will go away on December 1st though

[CoffeeandCroissant]

A few details here, (tweet has photo of front page with article) although the tweet itself is slightly misleading - the actual article says "is considering" and that "a decision has yet to be made."

According to The Times

" Boris Johnson is preparing to introduce national lockdown restrictions from next Wednesday.

The restrictions could see everything except nurseries, schools, universities and non-essential shops close until Dec 1.

PM press conference on Monday. "

mobile.twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1322294630906503171

[Mamimawr]

Is it for England only?

[Mischance]

I wish they would just get on with it. It is the only option at the moment.

And it needs to be more than a week - and to include schools. I feel so sorry for the teachers.

[ohthegoats]

Schools will be open, so lots of pointless about it.

[Dawnlassie]

Oh that will be fine then. Good thing there is no spread in universites or schools.

[ShortFatandDumpy]

Ffs. We were locked down in Wales until mid July. Local lockdown all of September which went right into the Welsh Fire Break.

I have not seen another human (except Tesco click and collect man) since August. I know no one in my borough. I cant take anymore

[Beebityboo]

Can they really prosecute parents for not wanting to send their children to school in these circumstances?

[Remmy123]

They cannot shut schools etc why are everyone on this site wanting this to happen!!! Ffs

[Swingbin]

That reads as if non-essential shops are remaining open, last time they closed.

[Appuskidu]

It’ll be pointless if schools stay open.

Far better to shut everything for a few weeks rather than just pubs/restaurants/non essential shops for 3 months.

[the80sweregreat]

If schools are staying open then I can't see people abiding by it!

[alreadytaken]

We need lockdown in the north and midlands now, now waiting until Monday.

Apparently it's a devolved matter - so Wales, having done this sooner, can probably reopen.

[Velvetpeel]

@Swingbin I read it that non-essential shops will close. Who knows though?! It’s disgraceful that the release information through leaks. It doesn’t help anyone and is shit leadership

[alreadytaken]

not waiting until Monday.

[BestIsWest]

Uk? Wales, NI and Scotland are devolved in terms of health. Do you mean England?

[torthecatlady]

@ShortFatandDumpy I know the feeling... I'm in South Wales

[Completmentfille]

No point locking down without closing schools.