Boris Johnson has announced new Covid restrictions across England, to come into force over a period from Friday. Below is a guide to what will happen.
What is plan B, and what does it involve?
This is the autumn/winter contingency plan for fast-rising Covid cases set out when restrictions were lifted over the summer. It set out three mitigations: a requirement to wear a mask in some settings; advice to work from home for a period; and so-called Covid status certificates, or vaccine passports. Advice on mask-use has already changed, meaning people are required to use them on public transport and in shops.
What did Johnson announce?
Basically, plan B but with a few tweaks. Masks will now also be needed, from Friday, in “most public indoor venues” including cinemas and theatres, unless people are exercising, eating, drinking or singing. People will be asked to work from home from Monday where possible. He also announced a scheme for Covid certificates in some venues, to begin a week from now.
What will Covid status certificates involve?
While the original plan B envisaged only…
