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UK still plans to ease restrictions on holiday gatherings despite spike in new coronavirus infections

Economic Times | 16/12/2020 06:15 PM | Click to read full article

Britain's easing of restrictions for family gatherings over Christmas looks like it's still on despite a sharp spike in new coronavirus infections in the last few weeks that's raised fears of a new wave of infections and deaths in the new year.

Britain's Conservative government, along with the devolved administrations, agreed last month to allow a maximum of three households to mix between Dec. 23 and Dec. 27, regardless of what local restrictions are in place. 

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