UK virus ‘R number’ edges down to 1.1-1.3 – McIvor Times

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering imposing new national lockdown measures next week, amid concerns that hospitals across the country are overwhelmed by a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, The Times newspaper reports.The new restrictions could be introduced on Wednesday and remain in place until December 1, the Times said on Friday.
Johnson is expected to hold a news conference on Monday to announce the new measures, under which everything could be closed except essential shops and…

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