Published 11:09 IST, September 23rd 2020

UK PM Boris Johnson says 'difficult days ahead' as coronavirus cases surge

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on September 22, said that ‘difficult months’ were ahead as the battle from coronavirus continued.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on September 22, said that ‘difficult months’ were ahe as battle from coronavirus continued. UK, which is facing an ‘inevitable’ second wave of virus has reported 406058 positive cases and 41951 fatalities till w. Earlier this week, authorities rolled out multiple new regulations including fines on breaking isolation, work from home visory amongst ors.

In an dress to nation, he emphasized that never in history h “collective health” and “destiny” depended so much on individual health. Urging people to stick to newly imposed restrictions, he ded that if all people followed rules, n Britan could come out of “winter” ding that re were “difficult days” ahe. Calling for a collective battle against pandemic, he reckoned that it was time to summon all “discipline, resolve and spirit of togerness”.

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"If we follow se simple rules toger, we will get through this winter toger. re are unquestionably difficult months to come. And fight against Covid is by means over. I have doubt, however, that re are great days ahe," he said. 

Shift in emphasis 

Meanwhile, Minister for Cabinet Office Michael Gove, speaking to Sky News, said that re was going to be a shift in emphasis. Elaborating on regulations, he ded that one of things that authorities were w going to emphasize upon was to encour people to work from home, if possible. Calling it reluctant but absolutely necessary, Gove said new regulations h to be imposed because number ofo COVID-19 cases have been rising every day.

Earlier, Authorities in England h anunced that a fine of 11,000 euros would be levied on all those who refuse to self-isolate to prevent spre of coronavirus. new restrictions have been anunced in rthwest, rrn and Central England after cases soared.  

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Previously, all those who eir tested positive or showed symptoms were asked to self-isolate for 10 days while peopled who live with patients or someone with symptoms were asked to quarantine for 14 days. However, as per news rules, all residents starting from September 28, will be legally obliged to self-isolate if y test positive or are told to by National Health Service (NHS) tracing programme.

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11:09 IST, September 23rd 2020