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COVID-19 government response timeline for United Kingdom

Find out what policies United Kingdom has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Jan 20th, 2020Jan 20
Level 1 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - public officials urging caution about Covid-19Details
[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
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Jan 20th, 2020Jan 20
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
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"]
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Jan 31st, 2020Jan 31
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
31 January Public Health Wales Twitter Pages shows a website and campaign present: Source: http://archive.vn/IkLwK
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Jan 31st, 2020Jan 31
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
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"]
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Feb 2nd, 2020Feb 02
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Mar 4th, 2020Mar 04
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Mar 8th, 2020Mar 08
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
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"]
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Mar 12th, 2020Mar 12
Level 0 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - no contact tracingDetails
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".]
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Mar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
*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
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Mar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
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."
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Mar 17th, 2020Mar 17
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
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."
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Mar 17th, 2020Mar 17
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
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
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Mar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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/
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Mar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
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
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Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
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.”
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Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 0 of 4
C8: International travel controls - no restrictionsDetails
*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*
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Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 2 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing 50% or more of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is greater than 50% median salary)Details
"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
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Mar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
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
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Mar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
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
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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"
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Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Only households living under the same roof can congregate. Scotland hasn't made a statement yet. https://archive.vn/VnrbU
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Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
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
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Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 2 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing 50% or more of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is greater than 50% median salary)Details
£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
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Mar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
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. “
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Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing 50% or more of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is greater than 50% median salary)Details
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
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Mar 27th, 2020Mar 27
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
"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
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Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
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
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Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
testing for critical workers who are self-isolating. https://archive.fo/wip/b5nZ3
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Apr 19th, 2020Apr 19
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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.
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Apr 23rd, 2020Apr 23
Level 0 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - no contact tracingDetails
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.”
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Apr 24th, 2020Apr 24
Level 0 of 4
C8: International travel controls - no restrictionsDetails
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Apr 28th, 2020Apr 28
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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.
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Apr 28th, 2020Apr 28
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
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.
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Apr 30th, 2020Apr 30
Level 0 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - no contact tracingDetails
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. 
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May 5th, 2020May 05
Level 0 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - no contact tracingDetails
'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
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May 6th, 2020May 06
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
'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
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May 9th, 2020May 09
Level 0 of 4
C8: International travel controls - no restrictionsDetails
'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
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May 11th, 2020May 11
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
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
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May 13th, 2020May 13
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
May 13th, 2020May 13
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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May 18th, 2020May 18
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
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
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May 20th, 2020May 20
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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
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May 27th, 2020May 27
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
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
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May 29th, 2020May 29
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
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
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
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/
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Jun 8th, 2020Jun 08
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Jun 12th, 2020Jun 12
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
From Friday 12 June, all shops in Northern Ireland were allowed to open again. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53007269
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Jun 12th, 2020Jun 12
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Jun 12th, 2020Jun 12
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
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
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Jun 13th, 2020Jun 13
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Jun 15th, 2020Jun 15
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
'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
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Jun 15th, 2020Jun 15
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-on-public-transport Face coverings made mandatory on public transport in England.
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Jun 15th, 2020Jun 15
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
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/
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Jun 22nd, 2020Jun 22
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Jun 22nd, 2020Jun 22
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
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
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Jun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
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
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Jun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
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
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Jul 2nd, 2020Jul 02
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Jul 4th, 2020Jul 04
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
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
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Jul 4th, 2020Jul 04
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Jul 4th, 2020Jul 04
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 2 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing 50% or more of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is greater than 50% median salary)Details
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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
"'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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
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
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Jul 5th, 2020Jul 05
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
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/
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Jul 6th, 2020Jul 06
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
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
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
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
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Jul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Jul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
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
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Jul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
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
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Jul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
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
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Jul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Wales announced the opening of its hospitality, leisure, and retail sectors. https://gov.wales/coronavirus-restrictions-relaxed-further-wales
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
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
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
Stay at home requirements in Leicester have been lifted. Link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Aug 4th, 2020Aug 04
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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
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Aug 4th, 2020Aug 04
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Scottish students return to school between 13 and 18 August. Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53581785
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Aug 14th, 2020Aug 14
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Aug 24th, 2020Aug 24
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
"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
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Data is collected from public sources by a team of over one hundred Oxford University students and staff from every part of the world. Please note: not all countries are equally up to date; for certain countries, some indicators will be missing for some days.
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