Boris Johnson has announced new restrictions for the UK as the virus has started to spread again rapidly. "The virus has started to spread again in an exponential way. Infections are up, hospital admissions are climbing," he said. "If we fail to act together now, we not only put others at risk but jeopardize our own futures with the more drastic action that we will inevitably be forced to take," Johnson added.
The population of the country rushed to the shops buying up essential goods after Boris Johnson's speech. The manufacturers of toilet paper again managed to capitalize on virus fears. Notably, the government did not voice its intention to re-introduce the lockdown measures similar to those back in March. The UK authority announced a reduction in working hours, the re-introduction of a mandatory mask-wearing, restrictions on the size of wedding celebrations and again banned spectators from attending sports events. Many categories of workers will return to remote work. It appears people are afraid that the government may soon impose tougher measures. Thus, they emptied supermarket shelves. Unfortunately, the memories of the havoc caused by the coronavirus in March are still fresh. Therefore, people do not believe in half measures and quickly make supplies in case if the situation worsens. Curiously enough, citizens again decided to stock up on toilet paper.
"This is by no means a return to the full lockdown in March, we are not issuing instructions to stay at home," Johnson said, pinpointing that schools and businesses should remain open. He once again pointed out that only strict compliance with the restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 would help the country avoid a second national lockdown.
