Are we heading towards a second national lockdown? – Yorkshire Live

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases in England, reports have emerged that the Government is considering a return to tighter national lockdown measures.
Under a so-called ‘circuit break’, extra restrictions could be imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 as the winter months approach.
But what is being proposed and how will it affect the public? Here are some answers to a few key questions:
What is meant by a circuit break?
As with an electrical circuit, the terminology suggests a protective mea…

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