Update on new social distancing rules

With permission, I'd like to make a further statement on coronavirus.

We've done much as a nation to get this virus under control.

And so we have been able to restore so much.

Just one example: figures today show that radiotherapy services in England have now returned to pre-pandemic levels.

And this is good news and will save lives.

But as I said to the House on Tuesday, we are seeing some concerning trends, including an increase in the number of positive cases, especially but not only among younger people.

As the Chief Medical Officer said yesterday, we must learn from the recent experience of countries like Belgium who successfully put in place measures to combat a similar rise in infections.

And so today, Mr Speaker, I'd like to update the House on a number of new measures that will help us to get this virus under control to make the rules clearer, simpler and more enforceable.

New rules on social

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