Tonight at ten, the north east of england is facing even tougher restrictions following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. The region, with some two Million People, has already been under restrictions for the past ten days, but ministers say more action is needed. We do not take these steps lightly, but we must take them and take them now, because we know that swift action is more likely to bring the virus under control. The new measures mean it would be unlawful for people to meet in a pub or restaurant with anyone outside their household. Well also have the latest on growing demands to review the 10pm closure times for restaurants, bars and pubs. Also tonight. Food deliveries for students who are self isolating some a0 universities have now reported cases of coronavirus. On the eve of the first televised debate in the us president ial election, donald trump dismisses new allegations about his tax affairs. And we report on the plight of families with relatives in care homes, many with
Tonight at six a whole new level of restrictions for parts of the north east of england. For the first time, you could be fined for meeting other households anywhere indoors. Newcastle, county durham, northumberland some of the places where itll now be illegal to mix with people you dont live with whether at home or in a pub or restaurant. We do not take these steps lightly, but we must take them and take them now, because we know that swift action is more likely to bring the virus under control. Its the first time mixing with other households in any indoor setting has been made illegal. Has been made illegal in england. Also tonight. The new 10pm curfew in england and scotland sees crowds pouring onto the streets at the same time and prompts calls for an urgent review. Feeding the students who cant leave their halls of residence thousands are now self isolating at around a0 universities across the uk. Im live in port talbot, the latest pa rt im live in port talbot, the latest part of
SINGAPORE Several Covid-19 front-liners have put up their national medals which honour their efforts in fighting the virus for sale online just months after receiving them. Checks by The Straits Times on online marketplace Carousell showed at least six listings of the Covid-19 Resilience Medals as at noon on Dec 13, with prices ranging from $380 to.
SINGAPORE, Dec 13 Several pandemic frontliners who are selling their Covid-19 Resilience Medals on online marketplace Carousell have drawn the ire of other healthcare workers.