Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a press conference where he is expected to announce new restrictions to help combat the coronavirus disease outbreak, at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on Oct 31, 2020. LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday defended a second COVID lockdown in England from critics who said it was unnecessary and others who said it was too late, arguing now was the time to prevent a"medical and moral disaster".
"We are fighting a disease ... When the data changes of course we must change course too," he told parliament, setting out to lawmakers that action was needed to avoid a"medical and moral disaster" when hospitals could be overrun. Saturday's announcement is subject to a vote on Wednesday which will expose Johnson to a rebellion from Conservative Party lawmakers who reject the need for a national lockdown.
Essential shops, schools and universities in England will remain open but pubs and restaurants will be shut except for takeaways. Outbound international travel is banned except for essential reasons including work and non-essential retail will close.
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