What's the government response timeline for United Kingdom?

[Advice for symptomatic individuals returning from China to the UK to present if symptomatic released: "20 January... issued clinical guidance for the detection and diagnosis of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus... Individuals should seek medical attention if they develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of visiting Wuhan"] https://www.gov.uk/government/news/novel-coronavirus-and-avian-flu-advice-for-travel-to-china

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/novel-coronavirus-and-avian-flu-advice-for-travel-to-china [Advice for symptomatic individuals returning from China to present if symptomatic released: "20 January... issued clinical guidance for the detection and diagnosis of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus... Individuals should seek medical attention if they develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of visiting Wuhan"]

31 January Public Health Wales Twitter Pages shows a website and campaign present: Source: http://archive.vn/IkLwK

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cmo-confirms-cases-of-coronavirus-in-england [At time of announcement of first cases, "we are already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had, to prevent further spread"]

UK Public Health Campaign Launched https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-public-information-campaign-launched-across-the-uk

Handwashing campaign https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-information-campaign-focuses-on-handwashing

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-outlines-further-plans-to-support-health-and-social-care-system-in-fight-against-covid-19 ["Expert teams continue to actively trace those who have come into contact with a suspected case"]

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-government-announces-moving-out-of-contain-phase-and-into-delay [UK announces moving from 'contain' to delay 'phase'; no longer attempting to detect all cases and trace contacts: "asking anyone who shows certain symptoms to self-isolate for 7 days"] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan/coronavirus-action-plan-a-guide-to-what-you-can-expect-across-the-uk#our-response-to-the-current-coronavirus-outbreak [Comprehensive tracing during contain: "Once a case has been detected, our public health agencies use tried and tested procedures for rapid tracing, monitoring and isolation of close contacts".]

*Scottish* Government Chief Medical Officer announces that with the move to the "delay" phase of COVID-19 planning, all people with a new continuous cough and/or high temperature, regardless of travel history or contact with confirmed cases, are to stay at home for 7 days and will not be tested. http://archive.vn/ajpmW

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-statement-on-coronavirus-16-march-2020 "We need people to start working from home where they possibly can."

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-statement-on-coronavirus-16-march-2020 (PM statement previous day) "So from tomorrow, we will no longer be supporting mass gatherings with emergency workers in the way that we normally do. So mass gatherings, we are now moving emphatically away from."

Mortgage holidays enacted to help homeowners who can't make payments due to coronavirus https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/17/coronavirus-rishi-sunak-promises-to-guarantee-330bn-loans-to-business

On March 18th, Northern Ireland closed all of its schools to pupils with immediate effect. It joins Wales, Scotland, and England in closing schools, although these countries said they would close from Friday. In Northern Ireland, schools closed at 5pm on the 18th for students, although teachers are understood to be attending for another two days. Source 1 https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/18/northern-ireland-closes-schools-immediate-effect-12419790/ Source 2 https://www.thejournal.ie/are-schools-in-uk-closed-because-of-covid-19-5050150-Mar2020/

UK gov reaches agreement with energy companies to ensure people receive power throughout coronavirus crisis even if they fall into debt on payments "Measures include ensuring prepayment and pay-as-you go customers remain supplied with energy through challenging times and supporting all customers in financial distress industry agreement signed by all UK domestic suppliers and will come into force immediately" https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-agrees-measures-with-energy-industry-to-support-vulnerable-people-through-covid-19

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-further-measures-on-social-distancing “The closures announced today will not impact the running of public transport, and government continues to work closely with transport operators to ensure that people who need to get to work can continue to do so. Yesterday, the government and rail industry agreed a plan that will see a gradual reduction in train services across the country to reflect lower passenger demand as people change their travel patterns to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, while keeping vital rail services running.”

*Earlier entered as 1 by another contributor (just for this day, with no entries for 5 days before), but found no apparent introduction of screenings*

"the state would pay grants covering up to 80% of the salary of workers if companies kept them on their payroll, rather than lay them off as the economy crashes. The extraordinary payments will be worth up to a maximum of £2,500 per month, just above the median income." -increase of universal basic income by £1000 a year for next twelve months https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/20/government-pay-wages-jobs-coronavirus-rishi-sunak

21 March The government is asking the following businesses and other venues across the United Kingdom to close as soon as they reasonably can, and not to open for trade from Saturday 21 March: Cinemas, Theatres, Nightclubs, Bingo halls, Concert halls, Museums and galleries, Casinos, Betting shops, Spas, Massage parlours, Indoor skating rinks, Indoor fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools or other indoor leisure centres. Restaurants, bars, and cafes must convert to take-away or delivery only. Other businesses (including offices and factories) without interaction with the public can open provided they follow strict social distancing guidelines ("Employers who have people in their offices or onsite are advised to ensure that employees are able to follow the government’s guidelines on working safely."); Government announcement source 1: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-and-other-venues-subject-to-further-social-distancing-measures/businesses-and-other-venues-subject-to-further-social-distancing-measures Government guidelines source : https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/884695/Business_Closure_Revised_Guidance.pdf Public Health England Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/327/pdfs/uksi_20200327_en.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-and-other-venues-subject-to-further-social-distancing-measures/businesses-and-other-venues-subject-to-further-social-distancing-measures (Government closes businesses and activities that involve social contact.) Scotland yet to make statement.

The public is advised in Sturgeon's address to the Nation on 22 March that gatherings and parties, receptions and celebrations are not allowed. This now counts across all 4 devolved nations. http://archive.vn/wip/CY4Re

In Scotland All citizens are advised to stay home unless it is absolutely essential to go out, and that includes working from home, wherever possible. http://archive.vn/wip/CY4Re http://archive.vn/wip/zwBhH

In Scotland residents are asked to not relocate to smaller remote communities in an attempt to get out of the cities. This places pressure on the smaller communities and increases the strain and potential spread of the virus. Ferries will no longer take reservations or transit non-essential workers. http://archive.vn/wip/CY4Re

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/schools-colleges-and-early-years-settings-to-close "Schools will close from Monday, except for children of key workers and vulnerable children"

Only households living under the same roof can congregate. Scotland hasn't made a statement yet. https://archive.vn/VnrbU

UK residents ordered to stay at home with the exception of getting food, medicine and exercise, or assisting the elderly or vulnerable https://archive.vn/VnrbU

As part of the stay at home order, residents are asked to not travel far from their homes unless in exceptional circumstances. https://archive.vn/VnrbU

£330bn (15% of GDP) in loans made available to allow firms to carry out fundamental day-to-day tasks such as paying wages and rent bills and buying stock. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/17/coronavirus-rishi-sunak-promises-to-guarantee-330bn-loans-to-business

In an official statement, all public gathering of 2 or more people (excluding households) are banned. Funerals are now restricted to immediate family only. http://archive.vn/wip/5wB5K

https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2020/march/london-s-transport-commissioner-mike-brown-on-our-response-to-coronavirus Transport for London closes, as does National Rail, some of its lines and runs less services “We have seen Tube and rail passenger numbers plummet by 92 per cent and by almost 80 per cent on buses. This is enabling the transport network to serve the needs of health and other critical workers across the city. “

Measures introduced to include self-employed workers: "Self-employed workers can apply for a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits to help them cope with the financial impact of coronavirus"; up to £2,500 a month in a single lump sum; paid in June; open to those who earn under £50,000 a year - up to 3.8 million of the 5 million people registered as self-employed. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52053914

"From tomorrow (27 March 2020) following a decision by the Master of the Rolls with the Lord Chancellor’s agreement the court service will suspend all ongoing housing possession action – this means that neither cases currently in the system or any about to go in to it can progress to the stage where someone could be evicted." https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

The Financial Conduct Authority announces debt relief including: "-offer a temporary payment freeze on loans and credit cards for up to three months, for consumers negatively impacted by coronavirus -allow customers who are negatively impacted by coronavirus and who already have an arranged overdraft on their main personal current account, up to £500 charged at zero interest for three months -make sure that all overdraft customers are no worse off on price when compared to the prices they were charged before the recent overdraft pricing changes came into force -ensure consumers using any of these temporary payment freeze measures will not have their credit file affected" https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-confirms-temporary-financial-relief-customers-impacted-coronavirus

testing for critical workers who are self-isolating. https://archive.fo/wip/b5nZ3

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-school-closures/guidance-for-schools-about-temporarily-closing 19 Apr. Department for Education Schools will remain closed until further notice, except for children of critical workers and vulnerable children who are encouraged to attend where it is appropriate for them to do so. We will only re-open schools when the scientific advice indicates it is safe to do so, and will consult closely with the sector on our approach.

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/health-and-social-care-secretarys-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19-23-april-2020 23 Apr. Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock “We are currently testing the new NHS contact tracing app. If you become unwell with symptoms of coronavirus, you’ll be able to tell the NHS via this app. The app will then send an alert to other app users that you’ve been in significant contact with in recent days, even before you had the symptoms. So that they know and they can act accordingly, so we can get tests to people even if they are asymptomatic.”

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus No restriction on entry into the UK.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-school-closures/guidance-for-schools-about-temporarily-closing 28 Apr. Department for Education Schools will remain closed until further notice, except for children of critical workers and vulnerable children who are encouraged to attend where it is appropriate for them to do so. We will only re-open schools when the scientific advice indicates it is safe to do so, and will consult closely with the sector on our approach.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-expansion-of-access-to-coronavirus-testing-helps-protect-the-most-vulnerable 28 April Department of Health and Social Care Anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms who either has to leave home to go to work or is aged 65 and over will now be able to get tested.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/nhs-coronavirus-app-what-how-work-when-download/ 30 Apr. The (NHS contact tracing) app is currently not available but an official launch is expected within a matter of weeks. 

'Isle of Wight residents will be the first to get access to a new contact tracing app as part of government action to minimise the spread of COVID-19.' Starting from Tues 5th May. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-test-track-and-trace-plan-launched-on-isle-of-wight

'Only the following people and groups can register for an NHS test: All front-line health and social-care workers All hospital patients and care-home residents Essential workers with symptoms Anyone over 65 with symptoms People with symptoms who work outside their home Anyone with symptoms who lives with someone in the above categories' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52475688

'UK airlines say they have been told the government will bring in a 14-day quarantine for anyone arriving in the UK from any country apart from the Republic of Ireland in response to the coronavirus pandemic.' Due to begin at the end of May (no official announcement yet, and not clear what is due to happen for other arrivals (Eurostar/ ferry). https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52594023

Wales reopens garden centres but all other devolved nations only essential workplaces open https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-wales-to-open-garden-centres-and-relax-exercise-rules-from-monday-11985229

States says you do not need to stay at home, but you should. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

While in England lockdown measures are eased, so people 'can travel to outdoor open space irrespective of distance', in Wales, restrictions on internal movement remain. People in Wales cannot travel more than 5 miles from their house, ' to visit people or to exercise. You can only travel outside your local area for work (if you can’t work from home), shopping or caring for a vulnerable person.' https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2020-06/stay-local-new-rules-to-follow-from-1-june-2020.pdf http://archive.vn/9t4yy http://archive.vn/zRkUf

UK expands testing so that 'Everyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can now get a test.' https://www.gov.uk/government/news/everyone-in-the-united-kingdom-with-symptoms-now-eligible-for-coronavirus-tests

From the week commencing 1 June: • nurseries and other early year providers, including childminders, to begin welcoming back all children • primary schools to welcome back children in nursery (where they have them), reception, year 1 and year 6 • secondary schools, sixth form, and further education colleges to begin some face to face support with year 10 and 12 pupils, although we do not expect these pupils to return on a full-time basis at this stage • all schools and childcare providers to continue to offer places to the priority groups – vulnerable children and children of critical workers – they have been supporting since the end of March • special schools, special post-16 institutions and hospital schools to work towards a phased return of more children and young people without a focus on specific year groups and informed by risk assessments • alternative provision to welcome back children in reception, year 1 and year 6 and begin some face to face support with year 10 and 11 pupils (as they have no year 12) This approach aims to limit numbers within schools and further education settings while ensuring that the children and young people who can benefit from attending most are able to do so. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/reopening-schools-and-other-educational-settings-from-1-june

A NHS Test and Trace policy is being rolled out, intended to 'ensure that anyone who develops symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) can quickly be tested to find out if they have the virus, and also include targeted asymptomatic testing of NHS and social care staff and care home residents'; to 'help trace close recent contacts of anyone who tests positive for coronavirus and, if necessary, notify' them that they must self-isolate at home to help stop the spread of the virus'. As of May 27, 'This specific guidance applies in England only. All 4 administrations are working closely together to have a consistent and joined-up approach to testing and tracing.' https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works

Scotland is the final devolved nation to open up non essential businesses meaning GBR is now a 2G From 29 May, most outdoor work that has been put on hold can resume, and the construction industry will be able to restart site preparation. Garden centres and plant nurseries can reopen some of their services, and the government will no longer be discouraging drive-through food outlets from re-opening. Non-essential shops, and pubs, restaurants and cafes - except for takeaway - must remain closed at this stage. Household waste recycling centres can re-open from Monday (1 June) http://archive.vn/iZr7V

From June 1, the government is asking some school levels to open in England. These include nurseries, years 1 and 6 of primary school, and special schools such as hospital schools. The other devolved governments of the UK are not yet asking any school levels to open. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/reopening-schools-and-other-educational-settings-from-1-june

By 1st June, all four of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland governments announced track and trace was in place for all positive cases. They say it is done for every case but unable to confirm whether this occurs in reality. Northern Ireland, 12th March- early in developing an enhanced contract tracing programme in early March. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-52397772 England: 27th May NHS England Test and Trace. Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works Scotland: 27th May NHS Scotland “Everyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be put in touch with their local contact tracing team or the National Contact Tracing Service to help identify who they’ve been in close contact with” Source: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-contact-tracing Wales: 1st June NHS Wales Track and Trace launches: Source: http://archive.vn/vKudM Source: https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2020-06-01/track-and-trace-system-rolled-out-across-wales-as-lockdown-restrictions-eased/

Passengers arriving in the UK will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/2020/05/22/factsheet-new-public-health-measures-at-the-uk-border-to-help-fight-coronavirus/

From Friday 12 June, all shops in Northern Ireland were allowed to open again. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53007269

People in Wales cannot travel more than 5 miles from their house, ' to visit people or to exercise. You can only travel outside your local area for work (if you can’t work from home), shopping or caring for a vulnerable person.' https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2020-06/stay-local-new-rules-to-follow-from-1-june-2020.pdf

Since 18th May, 'anyone in England and Wales who has symptoms of coronavirus, whatever their age anyone in Scotland and Northern Ireland aged 5 and over who has symptoms of coronavirus'. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested

From 13th June, it is permitted in England and NI to form a ‘support bubble’ with "one other household if you live alone or are a single parent with dependent children - in other words, you are in a household where there is only one adult. All those in a support bubble will be able to act as if they live in the same household - meaning they can spend time together inside each other’s homes and do not need to stay 2 metres apart. Support bubbles should be exclusive - meaning you should not switch the household you are in a bubble with or connect with multiple households". For others in England, "You will still be able to meet outdoors with groups of up to six people from different households, provided social distancing is observed". In Northern Ireland, you can meet with up to 10 people outdoors. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

'All shops in England are now allowed to open, but with strict safety measures.[...] Zoos, safari parks and drive-in cinemas were also allowed to open from Monday.' 'In Northern Ireland, non-essential shops reopened on Friday, but there is still no date for Wales and Scotland. In England, pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, hotels and cinemas will not be allowed to open their doors until 4 July at the earliest - and even then, only if they can meet social distancing measures.' https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53044826

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-on-public-transport Face coverings made mandatory on public transport in England.

15 June- In England no longer recommend that people do not leave the house, as people can “visit any type of shop and some additional outdoor attractions - drive-in cinemas, and animal attractions like zoos, farms and safari parks. In Scotland Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#devolved-administrations In Scotland, as of July 1st, the recommendation on the government website still says “You should stay at home as much as possible, only go outside for limited purposes”, so coded as recommended to stay home (1) in targeted area (Scotland). Vulnerable eople shielding are recommended to continue to do so until the end of July. Source: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

As of 1st July, everyone in Wales must stay local to 5 miles of their home, unless in a rural area if they need to travel further to access shops and public services. The legal requirement is that you can’t leave your local area without a reasonable excuse. The requirement to stay local will stay in place until 6 July, when Ministers will lift it, if the conditions allow. https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance

As of 1st July The following groups of people can ask for a test through the NHS website: anyone in England and Wales who has symptoms of coronavirus, whatever their age, anyone in Scotland and Northern Ireland aged 5 and over who has symptoms of coronavirus Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested

30th June Lockdown in Leicester to last until at least 18 July. people in Leicester are recommended to stay at home as much as they can https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leicestershire-coronavirus-lockdown-areas-and-changes

Interesting to note Public Health Campaigns can be inaccessible to non English language speakers. UK government: “We will give extra funding to Leicester and Leicestershire councils to support them to enhance their communications and ensure those communications are translated into all locally relevant languages.” https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/local-action-to-tackle-coronavirus

As of July 1st, all levels of education remain closed in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some school levels in set to reopen in August. In Wales on 29th June some school year groups opened up for ‘check in and catch up’. In England, children in nursery, reception, year 1 and year 6 can return to school. English schools remain closed for other year groups except for children of key workers. Universities remain closed. Scotland- https://www.gov.scot/news/schools-to-re-open-in-august/ Wales- https://gov.wales/how-schools-will-work-during-coronavirus-pandemic Northern Ireland- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-schools-colleges-and-universities England- https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare

As of July 1st Public events remain banned. “You are allowed to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble. You are only allowed to meet in groups of more than six people if everyone is a member of the same household or, from 13 June, support bubble”. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

As of July 1st Public events remain banned. “You are allowed to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble. You are only allowed to meet in groups of more than six people if everyone is a member of the same household or, from 13 June, support bubble”. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

People in England can travel to outdoor space irrespective of distance. As of 1st July, everyone in Wales must stay local to 5 miles of their home, unless in a rural area if they need to travel further to access shops and public services. The legal requirement is that you can’t leave your local area without a reasonable excuse. The requirement to stay local will stay in place until 6 July, when Ministers will lift it, if the conditions allow. Source: https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance

Still recommended that people reduce their use of public transport. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#public-transport

3 July Scotland: Ms Sturgeon confirmed that the five-mile restriction on the distance that Scots can travel would no longer be in place as of 3 July. Wales ‘stay local’ restriction still in place. People in England can travel to outdoor space irrespective of distance. Scotland https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53264720 Wales https://media.service.gov.wales/news/stay-local-to-be-lifted-in-wales

Across all nations some sectors require closing, and many non essential businesses can reopen. “With the exception of the organisations listed in this guidance on closing businesses and venues, the government has not required any other businesses to close to the public – it is important for business to carry on. From 4th July additional businesses and venues, including restaurants, pubs, cinemas, visitor attractions, hotels, and campsites will be able to open. Businesses to remain closed include nightclubs, casinos, spas, tattoo parlours, indoor gyms." Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces

As of July 4th it is against the law for large gatherings or mass events to take place except for in a limited set of circumstances to be set out in law. This is due to the substantial transmission risk with crowd behaviour. It will be against the law to gather in groups larger than 30 people, except for a limited set of circumstances to be set out in law https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces

In Scotland there is still a limit of a ‘suggested’ maximum of 8 people who can meet. Source: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-can-and-cannot-do/pages/seeing-friends-and-family/ In England “You should only be gathering in groups of up to two households (including your support bubble). It is against the law to gather in groups of more than 30 people, except for the limited circumstances to be set out in law. Wedding celebrations can only happen when people follow the guidance of six people outdoors, support bubbles, or two households indoors or outdoors. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces In Wales “As long as it is only two households who are meeting, there is no restriction on the number of people who can meet outdoors at any one time.” Source: https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance In Northern Ireland “Up to 30 people can meet up outdoors but you should maintain social distancing by being at least 2 metres apart” Source: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you

As of July 1st, all levels of education remain closed in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some school levels in set to reopen in August. In Wales on 29th June some school year groups opened up for ‘check in and catch up’. In England, children in nursery, reception, year 1 and year 6 can return to school. English schools remain closed for other year groups except for children of key workers. Universities remain closed. Scotland- https://www.gov.scot/news/schools-to-re-open-in-august/ Wales- https://gov.wales/how-schools-will-work-during-coronavirus-pandemic Northern Ireland- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-schools-colleges-and-universities England- https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare

Across all nations some sectors require closing, and many non essential businesses can reopen. From 4th July additional businesses and venues, including restaurants, pubs, cinemas, visitor attractions, hotels, and campsites will be able to open. Businesses to remain closed include nightclubs, casinos, spas, tattoo parlours, indoor gyms." (Source 1) From July 13th, a segment of additional businesses were allowed to reopen. From 25 July, subject to assessment the evidence at the time regarding the rates of transmission, it is proposed that sports facilities and venues, such as indoor gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and indoor water parks will be permitted to open. (Source 2) Source 1: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces Source 2: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance

As of July 4th it is against the law for large gatherings or mass events to take place except for in a limited set of circumstances to be set out in law. This is due to the substantial transmission risk with crowd behaviour. It will be against the law to gather in groups larger than 30 people, except for a limited set of circumstances to be set out in law https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces

In Scotland, "from 10 July people can meet in groups of up to 15 people outdoors, from up to 5 different households, including your own household. We are still advising people to stick to 2 metre distancing from people in households other than your own. You should not meet with people from any more than 4 different households in total in any single day, whether indoors or outdoors. You must follow physical distancing guidance and hygiene rules. there is still a limit of a ‘suggested’ maximum of 8 people who can meet." Source: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-can-and-cannot-do/pages/seeing-friends-and-family/ In England "You are allowed to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble. You are only allowed to meet in groups of more than six people if everyone is a member of the same household or support bubble." Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#gatherings-public-spaces-and-activities In Wales “As long as it is only two households who are meeting, there is no restriction on the number of people who can meet outdoors at any one time.” Source: https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance In Northern Ireland “Up to 30 people can meet up outdoors but you should maintain social distancing by being at least 2 metres apart” Source: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you

Still recommended that people reduce their use of public transport. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#public-transport

30th June Lockdown in Leicester to last until at least 18 July. "people in Leicester are recommended to stay at home as much as they can" https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leicestershire-coronavirus-lockdown-areas-and-changes

Most foreign nationals arriving to the UK still have to self-quarantine for 14 days; however, there is a list of countries that are exempt from this requirement: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors

Measures introduced to include self-employed workers: "Self-employed workers can apply for a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits to help them cope with the financial impact of coronavirus"; up to £2,500 a month in a single lump sum; paid in June; open to those who earn under £50,000 a year - up to 3.8 million of the 5 million people registered as self-employed. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52053914

"'The UK’s financial watchdog has extended emergency measures to allow consumers struggling financially because of the coronavirus outbreak to freeze loan and credit card payments until 31 October. The measures, which were announced by the Financial Conduct Authority in April for an initial period of three months, also include overdrafts, store cards and catalogue credit. Customers who have yet to request a payment freeze, or an arranged interest-free overdraft up to £500, can apply for one until 31 October." Source (not archivable): https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/jun/19/uk-extends-payments-freeze-for-consumers-struggling-with-debt From (27 March 2020) "following a decision by the Master of the Rolls with the Lord Chancellor’s agreement the court service will suspend all ongoing housing possession action – this means that neither cases currently in the system or any about to go in to it can progress to the stage where someone could be evicted." https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

As of 1st July The following groups of people can ask for a test through the NHS website: anyone in England and Wales who has symptoms of coronavirus, whatever their age, anyone in Scotland and Northern Ireland aged 5 and over who has symptoms of coronavirus Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested

By 1st June, all four of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland governments announced track and trace was in place for all positive cases. They say it is done for every case but unable to confirm whether this occurs in reality. Northern Ireland, 12th March- early in developing an enhanced contract tracing programme in early March. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-52397772 England: 27th May NHS England Test and Trace. Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works Scotland: 27th May NHS Scotland “Everyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be put in touch with their local contact tracing team or the National Contact Tracing Service to help identify who they’ve been in close contact with” Source: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-contact-tracing Wales: 1st June NHS Wales Track and Trace launches: Source: http://archive.vn/vKudM Source: https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2020-06-01/track-and-trace-system-rolled-out-across-wales-as-lockdown-restrictions-eased/

6 July The requirement to stay local in Wales will be lifted from 6 July. The previously recorded Welsh "stay local" requirement has been lifted "you can travel to England and elsewhere in the UK and beyond. So as of 6 July, no restrictions on internal movement in place in Scotland, Wales, England, or Northern Ireland. Lockdown recommendation to restrict movement in and out of Leicester city remains , so coding from here to 23 July is a 1T (recommended restrict movement, in targeted area of Leicester). Wales: https://media.service.gov.wales/news/stay-local-to-be-lifted-in-wales Scotland: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53264720 Northern Ireland: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you 30 June- 23 July Leicester City Lockdown Leicester County Council website says ‘People currently in the lockdown area are advised to exercise within the boundary line where possible to limit the number of journeys to, from and within the Leicester lockdown area’ UK Government website says “If you live or work in this area, you should stay at home as much as you can. Only travel if it is essential” Media report says “ British Transport Police have been out in force checking up on rail passengers in Leicester. A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “People should only be travelling through Leicester if their journey is absolutely essential, so passengers can expect to see an enhanced presence of officers patrolling on trains and at the station. “They’ll be engaging with passengers, explaining the need to follow the updated Government advice in the area, and encouraging them to return home if they are not making an essential journey.” Leicester lockdown declared 30 June https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leicestershire-coronavirus-lockdown-areas-and-changes UK Government: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do Leicestershire County Council : https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/leicestershire-restrictions-your-questions-answered Media source about Checks on Trains: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/police-carry-out-lockdown-spot-4286643

22 July In Northern Ireland, still closed are nightclubs and swimming pools. In Wales and Scotland, sectors including indoor gyms and swimming pools remain closed. The following businesses and venues in England are due to reopen from 25 July, as outlined in the table below with links to guidance to ensure their safe opening: Indoor fitness and dance studios, Indoor gyms, Indoor sports courts and facilities, Indoor swimming pools and indoor water parks. So as of 22 July, some sectors are still closed in England. In the city of Leicester, which is under a stricter lockdown due to a rise in cases, most businesses are closed, though cafes and restaurants can operate takeaway services. I have coded this as a 2 (some sectors closed), as these are not essential workplaces, which is the same coding as the rest of GBR, so the coding remains as a 2G despite this internal variation within 2. England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance Leicester https://www.gov.uk/guidance/closing-certain-businesses-and-venues-in-leicester#businesses-and-venues-that-must-remain-closed-to-members-of-the-public Northern Ireland http://archive.vn/eH9wo Wales http://archive.vn/Go2t2 Scotland https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/when-will-gyms-reopen-scotland-date-fitness-centres-could-open-lockdown-rules-relaxed-2843157

22 July In England: Businesses and venues following COVID-19 Secure guidelines can host larger groups. Any other gathering in an outdoor space must not be any larger than 30 people except where specified in the Regulations. At this time, venues should not permit live performances, including drama, comedy and music, to take place in front of a live audience; and should not permit indoor grassroots sport to take place. Local authorities should avoid issuing licenses for events that could lead to larger gatherings forming and provide advice to businesses on how to manage events of this type. In Scotland: live indoor and outdoor events (e.g. theatres) won’t be allowed before 31 July. Northern Ireland won’t permit indoor public events until 28 August. In Wales people must not gather in public places other than with members of one other household or extended household, except for organised outdoor activities with a maximum of 30 people. *I have interpreted this as an ongoing ban of large public events across GBR* England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance Scotland https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-changes-across-uk-12013295 Northern Ireland https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-changes-across-uk-12013295 Wales https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance

As of 23 July: In England it is against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes (including gardens and other outdoor spaces) except where specified in the Regulations. In the city of Leicester, England, lockdown measures have banned people gathering in groups of over 6 people In Wales people must not gather in public places other than with members of one other household or extended household, except for organised outdoor activities with a maximum of 30 people. In Scotland, "from 10 July people can meet in groups of up to 15 people outdoors, from up to 5 different households, including your own household. From 10 July limited indoor gatherings will also be permitted. A maximum of 8 people, from up to 3 different households can meet indoors. In Northern Ireland, groups of 30 can meet outdoors, and 6 indoors. Have coded as a 4T, because as of July 4 groups of 30 could meet in England and Wales, but in Northern Ireland and Scotland, the stricter more stringent policies ban groups of over 10 people meeting indoors (4). England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance City of Leicester https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-53416023 Wales https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance Scotland https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-can-and-cannot-do/pages/seeing-friends-and-family/ Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you

As of 23 July, still recommendations to reduce use of public transport: England “You should walk or cycle if you can. However where this is not possible, you can use public transport or drive. If you are using public transport, you should follow the safer travel guidance for passengers” Wales “Parents should only use public transport if it’s the only option of travel available to them” Scotland “Travel only where necessary, stay local if you can and keep Scotland moving. Services will have reduced capacity due to physical distancing.” Northern Ireland “Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, public transport services have been reduced.” England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do Wales https://gov.wales/travel-and-transport-advice Scotland https://www.transport.gov.scot/travel-guidance-during-covid-19/using-public-transport-in-scotland-during-covid-19/ Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/travel-transport-and-roads/public-transport

As of 23 July rules for Leicester on UK Government website state ‘If you live or work in this area, you should stay at home as much as you can. Only travel if it is essential’. Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

Foreign nationals arriving to the UK still have to self-quarantine for 14 days unless they are on a list of countries that are exempt from this requirement: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#exemption-rules

Wales announced the opening of its hospitality, leisure, and retail sectors. https://gov.wales/coronavirus-restrictions-relaxed-further-wales

In England, the Prime minister announced a postponement of the opening of casinos, bowling alleys, skating rinks and remaining close contact services until 15 August. In Leicester city, leisure centres, gyms and pools must remain closed. However, all non-essential shops can reopen. In Bradford the following premises which were previously permitted to be open must now be closed by law: indoor gyms, indoor fitness and dance studios, indoor, sports courts and facilities, indoor swimming pools, including indoor facilities at water parks. In Northern Ireland, still closed are nightclubs and swimming pools. In Wales and Scotland, sectors including indoor gyms and swimming pools remain closed. Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19-31-july-2020 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/31-july-announcement https://www.gov.uk/guidance/north-west-of-england-local-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/when-will-gyms-open-scotland-date-fitness-centres-could-reopen-lockdown-rules-are-relaxed-2843157 https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you

In Northern Ireland, groups of 30 can meet outdoors, and 6 indoors. In Scotland, people can meet in groups of up to 15 people outdoors, from up to 5 different households, including your own household. From 10 July limited indoor gatherings will also be permitted. A maximum of 8 people, from up to 3 different households can meet indoors. In England it is against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes (including gardens and other outdoor spaces) except where specified in the Regulations. Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire: Prohibition of gatherings with people from other households in home or garden. Link: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/pages/seeing-friends-and-family/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/31-july-announcement

Stay at home requirements in Leicester have been lifted. Link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

People in Leicester are not allowed to travel outside the Leicester area to meet people. Link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

Schools in Northern Ireland remain closed with a plan to begin to reopen on 24/08. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-schools-colleges-and-universities

Northern Ireland currently has highest restrictions on gatherings with a maximum of 10 ppl for indoor gatherings. Leicester remains in lockdown in England https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

Scottish students return to school between 13 and 18 August. Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53581785

Where restrictions apply in the North of England, people are not allowed to travel outside of the affected area. In Blackburn with Darwen, Oldham, Pendle, people are not allowed to travel outside the local area. In Leicester, people are not allowed to travel outside the local area. Links: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/north-west-of-england-local-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do https://www.gov.uk/guidance/blackburn-with-darwen-oldham-pendle-local-restrictions https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

"For pupils in Primary 7, Year 12 and Year 14 and all vulnerable children, the start of the new school term is 24 August 2020, with all other children and young people returning to school week commencing 31 August 2020". School in England are Wales are set to open in September. Schools in Scotland are already open. Link: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/northern-ireland-re-opening-school-guidance-new-school-day-revised https://www.bbc.com/news/education-51643556