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A sharp rise in COVID-19 infection caused by a new variant of the coronavirus has led a new stringent in the UK from Sunday.
A new Tier 4 level has been added to the current three-tier lockdown system to try and control the rise in infections.
A sharp rise in COVID-19 infection caused by a new variant of the coronavirus has led a new stringent, stay-at-home lockdown in the UK from Sunday, with non-essential shops and businesses now closed.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the new rules at a briefing from 10 Downing Street on Saturday evening. A new Tier 4 level has been added to the current three-tier lockdown system to try and control the rise in infections caused by the
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