U.K. Announces New Coronavirus Restrictions

The UK government has introduced a new 3-tiered lockdown system to manage rising COVID-19 infections. The system aims to provide clarity, with the highest alert level targeting areas with rapidly increasing transmission rates. In these regions, social mixing indoors and in private gardens is prohibited, and pubs and bars are closed. The measures are particularly focused on Northern England, where the hospitality industry is considering legal action against the restrictions.

What is the purpose of the UK's new lockdown system?

• To promote tourism

• To reduce government spending

• To increase economic growth

• To stop a surge of infections

How is the UK's lockdown system structured?

• It is a 4-tiered system

• It is a 2-tiered system

• It is a 3-tiered system

• It is a 5-tiered system

In which areas will the very high alert level be applied?

• Where transmission rates are stable

• Where transmission rates are decreasing

• Where transmission rates are rising rapidly

• Where there are no cases

What restrictions are imposed in high-risk areas?

• Social mixing indoors is allowed

• Pubs and bars remain open

• Social mixing indoors is prohibited

• No restrictions are imposed

What is the response of the UK's hospitality industry to the new measures?

• They are planning to expand

• They are preparing to legally challenge the measures

• They are reducing prices

• They are supporting the measures