Avoid 'party weekend' ahead of new coronavirus restrictions, public told
People in the UK must not treat this weekend as a"party" before the new"rule of six" coronavirus restrictions come into force on Monday, a police union has warned.
The Police Federation said there was a"real risk" that the public would"take advantage of the current situation".It comes as one scientist warned the UK was"on the edge of losing control" of the virus. England's new rule of six applies both indoors and outdoors and to all ages - although there are some exemptions, such as gatherings for work. Those who fail to follow the new rules can be fined by police - £100 for a first offence, doubling on each further offence up to £3,200.
In Scotland, socialising will be limited to a maximum of six people inside and outside - but unlike England they must be from two households, and children under 12 are exempt.for more than six people from an extended household to meet indoors - but up to 30 can still meet outdoors. Northern Ireland has not announced any rule changes.
"Using the current situation as an opportunity and excuse to party would be incredibly irresponsible and put pressure not only on policing, but potentially on the ambulance service and NHS."
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