PM to unveil 'lightning lockdowns' with 500k tests a day and £3bn for NHS
Boris Johnson is set to unveil lightning lockdown government powers to halt the spread of CovidHe will give the NHS an extra £3billion so hospitals are “battle ready” for winter.Councils are expected to be given powers to shut pubs and cafés without going to Government first.The rules could even allow town hall bosses to ban weddings and other gatherings at short notice.
A Government health source said: “Councils will be able to impose lighting lockdowns where they see fit.”Boris will also detail a path to ease distancing, while ensuring the NHS can still cope with any second peak. A No 10 spokesman said: “Thanks to the hard work and sacrifices of the British people, the virus is under control and we have eased restrictions in a cautious, phased way. But the Prime Minister is clear that now is not the time for complacency. We must make sure our NHS is battle ready for winter.
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