‘Gloomy’ warning of thousands more coronavirus deaths as Tier 3 deals continue
The bleak projection from a leading scientist came as South Yorkshire was placed under tougher coronavirus restrictions.
The bleak projection from a leading scientist came as South Yorkshire was placed under tougher coronavirus restrictions.
South Yorkshire will move into Tier 3 from Saturday and receive a £41 million package.
The measures will cover around 1.4 million people in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.
The tiering system in England sees areas put into different categories labelled as medium, high or very high risk.
Greater Manchester continues to resist the highest controls as the region’s political leaders fight to secure further financial support.
The reproduction number, or R value, of coronavirus transmission across the UK still remains above one.
The Prime Minister used a Downing Street press conference to call for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to accept Tier 3 regulations.
Tim Martin said it would also depend on the Government as to how long the pub chain could last without further financial support.
Lancashire will face the tougher Tier 3 rules from Saturday, joining the Liverpool City Region.
The new system in England sees areas put into different categories labelled as medium, high or very high risk.
Casinos, bingo halls, bookmakers, betting shops, soft play areas and adult gaming centres will be forced to close, and car boot sales will be banned.
The pub chain said the 10pm curfew, enforced table service and other restrictions continue to hold back sales.
The system will replace legislation on local lockdowns.
The Prime Minister told the Commons on Monday that this will ‘simplify and standardise’ local lockdown rules.
Boris Johnson will detail the new strategy to MPs amid demands for greater financial support for affected areas.