Coronavirus restriction changes: New tougher laws and guidance explained in full after Boris Johnson announcement

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a raft of coronavirus restriction changes in a press conference on Friday.
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Here is all you need to know about the latest guidance in England:

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Face coverings are compulsory on public transport since June 15 and supermarkets since July 24.

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From August 8 they will also be required in places you come into "contact with people you do not normally meet, such as museums, galleries, cinemas and places of worship", the Prime Minister said on Friday.

Do I still need to socially distance?

People in England should still keep apart by a distance of two metres where possible, including workplaces.

If not possible, then one metre with "mitigation" such as face masks and more frequent hand washing advised by the government.

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Working from home is still being advised by the government where possible.

However, on Friday, the Prime Minister said: "If employers think, and employees think, that actually to get in, to be productive, you need to be at your place of work then that's a very, very important consideration."

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Two households can meet anywhere and groups of up to six people from different households can meet outdoors, the government said.

Household mixing is banned from July 31 for those in Greater Manchester, parts of East Lancashire and West Yorkshire and also Leicester following the latest guidelines.

What about going to the pub, shops or restaurants?

Non-essential shops remain open since June 15.

Pubs and restaurants have been allowed to open from July 4 with table service indoors.

Where and how can I play and watch sport?

Outdoor sports have been allowed from May 10 in small groups by the government.

Indoor gyms, pools and leisure centres opened from July 25.

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Planned re-opening of bowling alleys, ice rinks, indoor live performances and piloting of sports audiences on August 1 has been postponed for at least a fortnight.

What is the latest in schools?

Primary and secondary schools are set to reopen with full attendance in September.

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