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UK coronavirus live: new restrictions for Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli; London placed on Covid-19 watchlist UK coronavirus live: new restrictions for Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli; London placed on Covid-19 watchlist
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Measures to come into force in three areas in Wales this weekend; no extra measures to be taken in London yet; new restrictions for Leeds likely from SaturdayMeasures to come into force in three areas in Wales this weekend; no extra measures to be taken in London yet; new restrictions for Leeds likely from Saturday
As reported earlier, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its latest Coronavirus Infection Survey, which for the first time also includes figures for Northern Ireland.
According to the report, an estimated 103,600 people in England were infected with coronavirus during the week from 13 to 19 September 2020, equating to around 1 in 500 people.
The report states:
Commenting on the findings, Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of Applied Statistics at The Open University, said:
“The new data from the NHS Infection Survey, for the week ending 19 September, confirm the impression from the government’s daily new case counts and from the NHS Test and Trace results, that the number of infections in the English community population is continuing to increase, and indeed to increase at a rate that gives me cause for concern.
“The survey also covers Wales, where ONS are now reporting (for the first time) that there is suggestion of increasing numbers of infections, though the evidence is not so clear as in England because fewer people can be tested in Wales.
“It’s too early to say anything about trends in the Northern Ireland data, and there is even more statistical uncertainty than in Wales because of limited numbers of participants so far.”
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The new lockdown restrictions, which will apply to everyone living in Llanelli, Cardiff and Swansea, are:
People will not be allowed to enter or leave these areas without a reasonable excuse, such as travel for work or education;
People will only be able to meet people they don’t live with outdoors for the time being. They will not be able to form, or be in, extended households (sometimes known as ‘bubbles’). This means meeting indoors (in people’s houses, in a pub or elsewhere) with anyone you don’t live with is not allowed at the moment unless you have a good reason, such as providing care to a vulnerable person.
The lockdowns for Cardiff and Swansea means that around 50% of the Welsh population will be subject to local lockdowns by the end of the weekend.
Asked why the whole country was not going into a national lockdown, the health minister, Vaughan Gething, said: “We have a different pattern in south Wales to north Wales.”
Gething said there were “challenges” in north Wales but the rates of infection were more significant in the south.
On reports of panic buying taking place, Gething asked people to stay calm, adding: “There isn’t a need to buy large additional amounts of items.”
Gething said action was being taken now at an earlier point in the outbreak than in March to try to prevent a stricter lockdown.
Only parts of Llanelli will be under local lockdown. The situation in other areas of south Wales including the Vale of Glamorgan, where Cardiff airport is sited, are being closely monitored.
Nicola Sturgeon addressed students directly at her daily briefing, as she confirmed 558 new coronavirus cases overnight, telling them:Nicola Sturgeon addressed students directly at her daily briefing, as she confirmed 558 new coronavirus cases overnight, telling them:
She said that she had spoken personally to university principals today to stress their duty of care to students, in terms of both practical and emotional support.She said that she had spoken personally to university principals today to stress their duty of care to students, in terms of both practical and emotional support.
Following concerns raised particularly by parents about their self-isolating or sick children not being allowed to return home if they are not coping in their halls of residence, she said that the Scottish government was “looking at what might be possible” and aimed to publish further guidance over the weekend.Following concerns raised particularly by parents about their self-isolating or sick children not being allowed to return home if they are not coping in their halls of residence, she said that the Scottish government was “looking at what might be possible” and aimed to publish further guidance over the weekend.
Meanwhile Scotland’s chief constable, Iain Livingstone, was definitive about student socialising:Meanwhile Scotland’s chief constable, Iain Livingstone, was definitive about student socialising:
Universities Scotland confirmed to the Guardian on Friday morning that no student representatives or organisations had been involved in the drafting of last night’s rules.Universities Scotland confirmed to the Guardian on Friday morning that no student representatives or organisations had been involved in the drafting of last night’s rules.
But a spokesperson insisted:But a spokesperson insisted:
They added that they had been in regular touch with NUS Scotland throughout the summer.They added that they had been in regular touch with NUS Scotland throughout the summer.
Meanwhile, Louise Macdonald of Young Scot said she was “concerned” about freshers, especially those away from home for the first time. She pointed out:Meanwhile, Louise Macdonald of Young Scot said she was “concerned” about freshers, especially those away from home for the first time. She pointed out:
Macdonald called for students to be treated as equal partners in the formulation of regulations such as this:Macdonald called for students to be treated as equal partners in the formulation of regulations such as this:
Cardiff and Swansea will be subject to local lockdowns from Sunday evening, the Welsh government has announced.Cardiff and Swansea will be subject to local lockdowns from Sunday evening, the Welsh government has announced.
From 6pm on Sunday residents will not be able to travel in or out without reasonable excuse. Nor will they be able to meet indoors with anyone they do not live with.From 6pm on Sunday residents will not be able to travel in or out without reasonable excuse. Nor will they be able to meet indoors with anyone they do not live with.
Some parts of Llanelli in south Wales will also be under a local lockdown from Saturday evening.Some parts of Llanelli in south Wales will also be under a local lockdown from Saturday evening.
The new restrictions will affect around 800,000 people.The new restrictions will affect around 800,000 people.
Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething called on the people of Cardiff and Swansea not to treat the weekend as a “big blow-out” ahead of the lockdowns on Sunday evening.Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething called on the people of Cardiff and Swansea not to treat the weekend as a “big blow-out” ahead of the lockdowns on Sunday evening.
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, pointed to a lack of testing capacity in the capital as the reason why it had become an area of concern (see previous update). He said:The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, pointed to a lack of testing capacity in the capital as the reason why it had become an area of concern (see previous update). He said:
London is being placed on the national Covid-19 watchlist, London Councils, a cross-party organisation which represents all 32 boroughs and the City of London, announced a short while ago.London is being placed on the national Covid-19 watchlist, London Councils, a cross-party organisation which represents all 32 boroughs and the City of London, announced a short while ago.
The list is divided between areas where intervention is required via local lockdown restrictions and areas of concern that are closely monitored.The list is divided between areas where intervention is required via local lockdown restrictions and areas of concern that are closely monitored.
London Councils said no additional measures were being taken in the city but that its entry on the list was a “stark reminder that now is time for all Londoners to pull together and take action to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe, and to ensure that London’s economy is protected”.London Councils said no additional measures were being taken in the city but that its entry on the list was a “stark reminder that now is time for all Londoners to pull together and take action to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe, and to ensure that London’s economy is protected”.
A statement said:A statement said:
The former rector of Glasgow University, Aamer Anwar, whose three-year term ended earlier this year, has posted this highly critical thread describing the treatment of students as a “shambles” and alleging that they are regarded as “cash cows” by accommodation providers.The former rector of Glasgow University, Aamer Anwar, whose three-year term ended earlier this year, has posted this highly critical thread describing the treatment of students as a “shambles” and alleging that they are regarded as “cash cows” by accommodation providers.
Anwar is also critical of reporting of the guidance not to attend pubs as a ban - in fairness to the media, this may have stemmed from lack of clarity in the original Universities Scotland press release which didn’t make it clear that this only applied to the coming weekend, not indefinitely.Anwar is also critical of reporting of the guidance not to attend pubs as a ban - in fairness to the media, this may have stemmed from lack of clarity in the original Universities Scotland press release which didn’t make it clear that this only applied to the coming weekend, not indefinitely.
He also points out that many students themselves work in pubs and bars to support their studies, and that “patronising diatribe against students, thinking this is about getting a pint, fails to recognise how many struggle financially”.He also points out that many students themselves work in pubs and bars to support their studies, and that “patronising diatribe against students, thinking this is about getting a pint, fails to recognise how many struggle financially”.
Leeds is likely to face new restrictions from midnight in the fight against Covid-19, including a ban on households mixing, its city council leader has said.Leeds is likely to face new restrictions from midnight in the fight against Covid-19, including a ban on households mixing, its city council leader has said.
Judith Blake said she expected Leeds to be made an “area of intervention”, meaning “more household restrictions along the lines of those already in force across three of the West Yorkshire districts in Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale”.Judith Blake said she expected Leeds to be made an “area of intervention”, meaning “more household restrictions along the lines of those already in force across three of the West Yorkshire districts in Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale”.
She told reporters: “We expect them to come in from midnight.”She told reporters: “We expect them to come in from midnight.”
The addition of Leeds’ 793,000 population would take the number of people living under local restrictions to more than 16.2 million people across the UK.The addition of Leeds’ 793,000 population would take the number of people living under local restrictions to more than 16.2 million people across the UK.
Tom Riordan, chief executive of Leeds city council, said: “What we are trying to do is give a simple message: you shouldn’t really mix with other households.”Tom Riordan, chief executive of Leeds city council, said: “What we are trying to do is give a simple message: you shouldn’t really mix with other households.”
He said about 780,000 people would come under the new measures, which could be in place through the winter, PA Media reports.He said about 780,000 people would come under the new measures, which could be in place through the winter, PA Media reports.
He added: “I think we know from the experience of Leicester, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire that when these restrictions are brought in they do not tend to be lifted after a week or two.”He added: “I think we know from the experience of Leicester, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire that when these restrictions are brought in they do not tend to be lifted after a week or two.”
This just in from the Office for National Statistics:This just in from the Office for National Statistics:
Concern and confusion reign as the implications of the Universities Scotland guidelines for students sink in this morning.Concern and confusion reign as the implications of the Universities Scotland guidelines for students sink in this morning.
The Scottish children and young people’s commissioner, Bruce Adamson, has expressed his concern about their human rights implications, and said that his office is “seeking an urgent conversation with the Scottish government and Universities Scotland to establish the nature and legal basis for these restrictions”.The Scottish children and young people’s commissioner, Bruce Adamson, has expressed his concern about their human rights implications, and said that his office is “seeking an urgent conversation with the Scottish government and Universities Scotland to establish the nature and legal basis for these restrictions”.
As well as the limits on socialising, there are particular worries about clinical director Jason Leitch’s insistence yesterday that parents and children could not meet indoors, something that has particularly troubled those with sick student children.As well as the limits on socialising, there are particular worries about clinical director Jason Leitch’s insistence yesterday that parents and children could not meet indoors, something that has particularly troubled those with sick student children.
The Scottish government’s higher education secretary, Richard Lochhead, did try to soften this earlier today, saying that individual universities should be “pragmatic” in exceptional circumstances, but there is still much confusion about what that actually means.The Scottish government’s higher education secretary, Richard Lochhead, did try to soften this earlier today, saying that individual universities should be “pragmatic” in exceptional circumstances, but there is still much confusion about what that actually means.
Elsewhere, students have been asked how the rules – which Universities Scotland insist are merely advisory, despite the involvement of Police Scotland – affect their individual circumstances.Elsewhere, students have been asked how the rules – which Universities Scotland insist are merely advisory, despite the involvement of Police Scotland – affect their individual circumstances.
Is a student who lives off campus in a private flat still only allowed to socialise within their own household, when the rule of 2/6 would normally apply? What if a student needs to return to their home town for a medical appointment?Is a student who lives off campus in a private flat still only allowed to socialise within their own household, when the rule of 2/6 would normally apply? What if a student needs to return to their home town for a medical appointment?
There is no central place to find fuller guidance and exceptions and exemptions, because these have been left up to individual universities, which not only adds to the confusion but also risks inconsistency across the country.There is no central place to find fuller guidance and exceptions and exemptions, because these have been left up to individual universities, which not only adds to the confusion but also risks inconsistency across the country.
The number of people with symptomatic Covid in the UK has more than doubled in the past week, for the second week in a row, according to scientists behind the Zoe Covid symptom app.The number of people with symptomatic Covid in the UK has more than doubled in the past week, for the second week in a row, according to scientists behind the Zoe Covid symptom app.
Figures based on nearly 7,000 swab tests performed between 7 and 20 September point to 147,498 people with symptomatic Covid across the UK, up from 69,686 last week.Figures based on nearly 7,000 swab tests performed between 7 and 20 September point to 147,498 people with symptomatic Covid across the UK, up from 69,686 last week.
Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, said the number of UK cases continued to rise “at an alarming rate” with figures now doubling each week across the country.Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, said the number of UK cases continued to rise “at an alarming rate” with figures now doubling each week across the country.
“In particular we are worried about places like London and other major cities like Manchester, Belfast and Glasgow where cases are surging and the R value is around 1.4,” he said. The R value is the average number of people that an infected person infects. When R is above one, the number of cases will grow exponentially.“In particular we are worried about places like London and other major cities like Manchester, Belfast and Glasgow where cases are surging and the R value is around 1.4,” he said. The R value is the average number of people that an infected person infects. When R is above one, the number of cases will grow exponentially.
The app, which has been downloaded by more than 4 million people, records symptoms and positive test results when people submit them. The latest data suggest that in the past two weeks, an average of 16,130 people a day have picked up new symptomatic Covid infections.The app, which has been downloaded by more than 4 million people, records symptoms and positive test results when people submit them. The latest data suggest that in the past two weeks, an average of 16,130 people a day have picked up new symptomatic Covid infections.
Most striking is the rise in the north-west where infections are estimated to have tripled over the past week from 12,544 to 36,316.Most striking is the rise in the north-west where infections are estimated to have tripled over the past week from 12,544 to 36,316.
In the north-east and Yorkshire cases appear to have doubled to 27,731.In the north-east and Yorkshire cases appear to have doubled to 27,731.
In the past week, the number of new infections appears to have doubled in London, too, reaching 18,200.In the past week, the number of new infections appears to have doubled in London, too, reaching 18,200.
All 25 regions monitored by the app have seen “huge” rises, the scientists say, making all of them areas of concern.All 25 regions monitored by the app have seen “huge” rises, the scientists say, making all of them areas of concern.
No local area in England is considered a low-risk coronavirus zone within the nation’s new contact-tracing app, as cases continue to climb, the Press Association reports.No local area in England is considered a low-risk coronavirus zone within the nation’s new contact-tracing app, as cases continue to climb, the Press Association reports.
The NHS Covid-19 app was rolled out across England and Wales on Thursday after months of delay, designed to automatically alert people of anyone who tests positive that they have been close to.The NHS Covid-19 app was rolled out across England and Wales on Thursday after months of delay, designed to automatically alert people of anyone who tests positive that they have been close to.
One element within the app is a localised risk level based on the first part of a person’s postcode.One element within the app is a localised risk level based on the first part of a person’s postcode.
But in the current environment it is not considered appropriate for anywhere in England to be deemed low-risk, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) said.But in the current environment it is not considered appropriate for anywhere in England to be deemed low-risk, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) said.
This is to reflect the general increase in infection rate across the country, the department added.This is to reflect the general increase in infection rate across the country, the department added.
The rank can be anywhere from low to medium to high.The rank can be anywhere from low to medium to high.
In England, the local risk level is determined by data from the local authority watchlist, though the list itself most recently only highlighted 44 areas of intervention, three on enhanced support and 11 marked as concern.In England, the local risk level is determined by data from the local authority watchlist, though the list itself most recently only highlighted 44 areas of intervention, three on enhanced support and 11 marked as concern.
In Wales, the local risk level is determined each week by the Welsh government.In Wales, the local risk level is determined each week by the Welsh government.
Meanwhile, the NHS Covid-19 app has shot to the top of the download chart on both iOS and Android since being launched, with more than a million downloads confirmed on Android alone.Meanwhile, the NHS Covid-19 app has shot to the top of the download chart on both iOS and Android since being launched, with more than a million downloads confirmed on Android alone.
DHSC said it expected to release an update on exact download numbers across both operating systems on Monday.DHSC said it expected to release an update on exact download numbers across both operating systems on Monday.
On Thursday, the app was hit by complaints from some users that they were unable to download it because of the age of their mobile phone. “The more people who download the app, the more people who may have Covid but otherwise wouldn’t be traced should be identified and instructed to isolate,” said Dr Chaand Nagpaul, British Medical Association (BMA) council chairman.On Thursday, the app was hit by complaints from some users that they were unable to download it because of the age of their mobile phone. “The more people who download the app, the more people who may have Covid but otherwise wouldn’t be traced should be identified and instructed to isolate,” said Dr Chaand Nagpaul, British Medical Association (BMA) council chairman.
“The use of the app does not diminish the pressing need to have sufficient testing capacity, and must complement a properly functioning national test-and-trace system which can also quickly identify local outbreaks.”“The use of the app does not diminish the pressing need to have sufficient testing capacity, and must complement a properly functioning national test-and-trace system which can also quickly identify local outbreaks.”
The UK government, Northern Ireland executive, Scottish government and Welsh government have issued a joint statement on Covid-19, in a sign that a more unified response to the pandemic may be on the cards.The UK government, Northern Ireland executive, Scottish government and Welsh government have issued a joint statement on Covid-19, in a sign that a more unified response to the pandemic may be on the cards.
The statement stressed that cases across the UK are “rising rapidly” and announced the need for action “to stop an exponential increase that could overwhelm our health services”, while “minimising the impact on the economy” at the “start of a second wave”.The statement stressed that cases across the UK are “rising rapidly” and announced the need for action “to stop an exponential increase that could overwhelm our health services”, while “minimising the impact on the economy” at the “start of a second wave”.
The UK’s coronavirus alert level increased to 4 on Monday, which means “severe”, the second most serious of Boris Johnson’s five-point alert system.The UK’s coronavirus alert level increased to 4 on Monday, which means “severe”, the second most serious of Boris Johnson’s five-point alert system.
Here is the statement in full:Here is the statement in full:
The prime minister, Boris Johnson, has sent his “deepest condolences” to the family, friends and colleagues of a police officer who died after being shot in Croydon.The prime minister, Boris Johnson, has sent his “deepest condolences” to the family, friends and colleagues of a police officer who died after being shot in Croydon.
The sergeant was shot dead overnight by a man who had been brought into the Croydon custody centre, police said, and the gunman then shot himself at about 2.15am.The sergeant was shot dead overnight by a man who had been brought into the Croydon custody centre, police said, and the gunman then shot himself at about 2.15am.
Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said:Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said:
A number of policing colleagues have changed their social media profile pictures to black, with a blue line, as a mark of respect to the officer who was shot dead, PA reports.A number of policing colleagues have changed their social media profile pictures to black, with a blue line, as a mark of respect to the officer who was shot dead, PA reports.
Independent Office for Police Conduct regional director Sal Naseem said the watchdog’s investigators were at the scene of the shooting.Independent Office for Police Conduct regional director Sal Naseem said the watchdog’s investigators were at the scene of the shooting.
He said:He said:
The shadow justice secretary, Labour’s David Lammy, tweeted his condolences in light of what he described as “appalling news”.The shadow justice secretary, Labour’s David Lammy, tweeted his condolences in light of what he described as “appalling news”.
Rishi Sunak’s deputy has denied there is a rift between the chancellor and Boris Johnson over how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, PA reports.Rishi Sunak’s deputy has denied there is a rift between the chancellor and Boris Johnson over how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, PA reports.
Some interpreted Sunak’s statement that the nation must learn to “live without fear” as contradicting the prime minister’s move to impose new restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19.Some interpreted Sunak’s statement that the nation must learn to “live without fear” as contradicting the prime minister’s move to impose new restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19.
The chancellor’s remark that “our lives can no longer be put on hold” as he detailed his latest emergency jobs package was also welcomed by Tory backbenchers uneasy over fresh restrictions.The chancellor’s remark that “our lives can no longer be put on hold” as he detailed his latest emergency jobs package was also welcomed by Tory backbenchers uneasy over fresh restrictions.
But the chief secretary to the Treasury, Steve Barclay, insisted on Friday both men occupying the top offices in Downing Street were working in tandem.But the chief secretary to the Treasury, Steve Barclay, insisted on Friday both men occupying the top offices in Downing Street were working in tandem.
Asked who was in charge, Barclay told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “The prime minister and the chancellor are working extremely closely together and I think you can see that in the dovetailing of measures.”Asked who was in charge, Barclay told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “The prime minister and the chancellor are working extremely closely together and I think you can see that in the dovetailing of measures.”
He said there was a need to work “in tandem between both the health measures announced by the prime minister and those of the chancellor”.He said there was a need to work “in tandem between both the health measures announced by the prime minister and those of the chancellor”.
On Sky News, Barclay was asked whether the chancellor’s use of the word “fear” was a suggestion that people should not follow the guidance.On Sky News, Barclay was asked whether the chancellor’s use of the word “fear” was a suggestion that people should not follow the guidance.
He responded: “Quite the opposite. I think what’s very clear from the message, the chancellor said we need to address the health risks in order to protect jobs.”He responded: “Quite the opposite. I think what’s very clear from the message, the chancellor said we need to address the health risks in order to protect jobs.”
Eyebrows were raised when Johnson did not appear in the Commons alongside his chancellor as he unveiled his new jobs support scheme.Eyebrows were raised when Johnson did not appear in the Commons alongside his chancellor as he unveiled his new jobs support scheme.
Downing Street insisted there was no rift at the top of government, as the prime minister instead chose to visit a police station in Northamptonshire.Downing Street insisted there was no rift at the top of government, as the prime minister instead chose to visit a police station in Northamptonshire.
The senior Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat praised the chancellor’s approach when asked whether it was No 10 or 11 running the show.The senior Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat praised the chancellor’s approach when asked whether it was No 10 or 11 running the show.
He told Today: “I’m sure the prime minister is running the government. But I think Rishi Sunak did an extremely impressive job yesterday and I have to say he enjoys huge amounts of confidence on Conservative benches and when I speak to people around the country, and certainly the people I represent in Kent, he has huge support as well.”He told Today: “I’m sure the prime minister is running the government. But I think Rishi Sunak did an extremely impressive job yesterday and I have to say he enjoys huge amounts of confidence on Conservative benches and when I speak to people around the country, and certainly the people I represent in Kent, he has huge support as well.”
Conservative backbenchers are growing increasingly uneasy over the government’s move to impose sweeping restrictions without parliament voting on them.Conservative backbenchers are growing increasingly uneasy over the government’s move to impose sweeping restrictions without parliament voting on them.
More than 40 Tory MPs have backed an amendment from the influential Conservative Sir Graham Brady which could force a debate on measures.More than 40 Tory MPs have backed an amendment from the influential Conservative Sir Graham Brady which could force a debate on measures.
The number of rebels means there is the distinct possibility Johnson could lose if it goes to a vote, with his Commons majority just under 80.The number of rebels means there is the distinct possibility Johnson could lose if it goes to a vote, with his Commons majority just under 80.
A “landmark” report setting out a possible roadmap towards independence in Wales has been launched by the nationalist party Plaid Cymru.A “landmark” report setting out a possible roadmap towards independence in Wales has been launched by the nationalist party Plaid Cymru.
The report argues that only independence can bring a fundamental improvement to the Welsh economy, claiming the country struggles not because it is too small or poor but because it is “trapped” within an economy shaped in the interests of the City of London.The report argues that only independence can bring a fundamental improvement to the Welsh economy, claiming the country struggles not because it is too small or poor but because it is “trapped” within an economy shaped in the interests of the City of London.
It says the views of Welsh people should be tested in an “initial exploratory referendum”, setting out constitutional options, followed by a second binary referendum that could lead to independence.It says the views of Welsh people should be tested in an “initial exploratory referendum”, setting out constitutional options, followed by a second binary referendum that could lead to independence.
My colleague Steven Morris reports.My colleague Steven Morris reports.
Here my colleague Kalyeena Makortoff with a report on the Boohoo review:Here my colleague Kalyeena Makortoff with a report on the Boohoo review: