It is the first time daily infections have passed 100,000 in the UK, adding to the pressure Boris Johnson is facing over whether to impose new restrictions after Christmas
The UK reported more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases in a day for the first time, adding to the pressure facing Prime Minister Boris Johnson over whether to impose new restrictions after Christmas.
Nearly two dozen theatres have cancelled shows in recent days due to the latest COVID wave in London.The huge surge in infections poses a major dilemma for Johnson, who less than 24 hours ago promised there will be no new curbs on freedoms in England before Christmas, while signalling he may have to tighten rules thereafter.
That meant the Prime Minister could give Britons the Christmas he has long promised – some restrictions but no limits on family gatherings.The numbers are compelling: cases have exceeded 90,000 on five of the past six days. What’s less clear is how that is translating to hospitalisations, which have not risen significantly nationwide.
The Prime Minister would likely face a similar – or even bigger – rebellion if he were to try to pass the sort of measures being suggested by the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, including a ban on indoor mixing of different households, limits on the number of people who can meet outdoors, and the closing of indoor hospitality.
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