Johnson Orders National Lockdown Across England

The video discusses the need for a national lockdown in England to control a new COVID-19 variant. It outlines legal reasons for leaving home, guidance for vulnerable individuals, and changes in education, including a shift to remote learning. Support measures for students, such as free meals and devices, are also highlighted.

What are some of the reasons you are allowed to leave home during the national lockdown?

• To shop for essentials

• To visit friends

• To attend a concert

• To go on vacation

Who is advised to begin shielding again during the lockdown?

• All school children

• All government employees

• Clinically extremely vulnerable individuals

• Everyone over 50

Which educational institutions are required to switch to remote learning?

• Dance schools

• Universities

• Primary and secondary schools, and colleges

• Private tutoring centers

What will happen to exams scheduled for the summer?

• Alternative arrangements will be made

• They will be postponed indefinitely

• They will be canceled without replacement

• They will proceed as normal

What support will be provided to students during the school closures?

• Free school meals and remote education devices

• Free textbooks

• Free transportation

• Free internet for all households