joelniklaus/covid19_emergency_event · Datasets at Hugging Face

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en	uk	This will mean there will of course be are far fewer children in schools and that will help us to slow the spread of the disease. And these measures are crucial to make sure the critical parts of the economy keep functioning and public services keep functioning.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(7) For the purposes of paragraph (6)(c)—(a)“educational accommodation” means—(i)accommodation provided for students whilst they are boarding at school;(ii)halls of residence provided for students attending higher education courses, and equivalent accommodation provided for students attending further education courses;(b)“criminal justice accommodation” means—(i)a prison, within the meaning of the Prison Act 1952(6);(ii)a young offender institution, within the meaning of section 43 of the Prison Act 1952;(iii)a secure training centre, within the meaning of section 43 of the Prison Act 1952;(iv)approved premises, within the meaning of section 13 of the Offender Management Act 2007(7);(v)a bail hostel, within the meaning of section 2 of the Bail Act 1976(8);(c)“political body” means—(i)a political party registered under Part 2 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, or(ii)a political campaigning organisation within the meaning of regulation 2 of the Health and Social Care (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2009(9).	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	Earlier today, I chaired meetings of the Cabinet and COBR to consider the advice from SAGE on the impact of the existing social distancing measures. There are indications that the measures we have put in place have been successful in slowing down the spread of the virus. But, SAGE also say that it is a mixed and inconsistent picture and, in some settings, infections are still likely to be increasing.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(3) Where a relevant person considers that a number of people are gathered together in contravention of regulation 5, the relevant person may—a)direct the gathering to disperse,	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	I particularly want to thank the teachers, head teachers and all the support staff who keep schools going who will make these exceptional arrangements work, for the benefit of us all.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(1) A local authority may give a direction under regulation 4(1), 5(1) or 6(1) only if the authority considers that the following conditions are met—(a)that giving such a direction responds to a serious and imminent threat to public health,	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(5) More than one address may be specified in the Passenger Locator Form where— (a)a legal obligation requires P to change addresses, or(b)it is necessary for P to stay overnight at an address on their arrival in England before travelling directly to another address at which they will be self-isolating.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	We have put in place enhanced monitoring measures at UK airports, and health information is available at all international airports, ports and international train stations.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	Besides the evolving situation in Wuhan, all travellers should also be aware of the risk of avian flu when visiting China during the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, beginning on 25 January 2020.	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	Up to 70 incidents a week, often false narratives containing multiple misleading claims, are being identified and resolved. The successful ‘Don’t Feed the Beast’ public information campaign will also relaunch next week, to empower people to question what they read online.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	[ "event8" ]
en	uk	(3) A local authority may not give a direction under paragraph (1) in relation to (b)any premises consisting of vehicles, trains, vessels or aircraft used for public transport or the carriage or haulage of goods, or	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	(1) During the emergency period, unless paragraph (3) applies, no person may participate in a gathering which (b)takes place—(i)in a private dwelling, including a houseboat,(ii)on a vessel, other than a houseboat or a vessel used for public transport, or(iii)on land which satisfies the condition in paragraph (2).	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event3" ]
en	uk	The government has temporarily removed the legal requirement for local authorities to hold public meetings in person during the coronavirus pandemic. This will enable councils to make effective and transparent decisions on the delivery of services for residents and ensure that local democracy continues to thrive.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	UK public health measures are world leading and our excellent NHS is well prepared to manage and treat new diseases. We have been carefully monitoring the situation in Wuhan for some time and are ready to put in place proportionate, precautionary measures.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(9) A responsible local authority must take reasonable steps— (a)to ensure that the direction is brought to the attention of any person who may be affected by it, including any person referred to in paragraph (10), and(b)to prevent or restrict public access to the restricted area.	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	And to prevent re-infection from abroad, I am serving notice that it will soon be the time – with transmission significantly lower – to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air.	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event3" ]
en	uk	(1)The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may, by regulations made by statutory instrument, provide (b)that polls for relevant elections or relevant referendums that would otherwise be required to be held on dates that fall within a period specified in the regulations are instead to be held on such later date, or within such period, as is specified in the regulations.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	NHS also announce calls to NHS 111 increase by more than a third compared to same period last year, with 500 extra call staff recruited to handle higher demand	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(7)The returning officer must—(a)publish a notice stating that the date has changed, and(b)comply with the requirements of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the 2011 Order as if the new date had just been fixed under section 37 of the 1973 Act.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	[ "event8" ]
en	uk	Mr Speaker, with your permission, I’d like to update the House on COVID-19 coronavirus.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(6)Regulations under this section—(a)which add to, replace or omit any part of the text of an Act are subject to the affirmative procedure,(b)otherwise, are subject to the negative procedure.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(4) Where a child is outside of the place where they are staying in accordance with regulation 6(2) and is accompanied by an individual who has responsibility for the child (“A”) A must, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure that the child complies with any direction or instruction given by a constable to the child.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	Every time I come to this lectern, and I read out the grim toll of people who have so sadly passed away. I walk away from here, and I think about what their sons and their daughters must be going through right now. Their brothers and sisters. Their grandchildren. All the loved ones left with their unbearable, long-term, grief. It makes me and it makes this government focus even harder on what we must do. And, I know that, together, united, we must keep up this national effort for a while longer.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	This advice refers to mainland China. It excludes Hong Kong and Macau.	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	true	[ "event4", "event8" ]
en	uk	The Foreign Office continues to work on arrangements to evacuate any remaining British nationals from Hubei Province who wish to leave.	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	true	[ "event5", "event8" ]
en	uk	We can also act to stretch the peak of the disease over a longer period so that our society is better able to cope.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	Schedule 27 makes provision for, and in connection with, the use of live links in proceedings in courts and tribunals in Northern Ireland.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	—(1) This regulation applies if a constable has reasonable grounds to suspect that— it is necessary to direct, remove or detain P in the interests of P, for the protection of other persons or for the maintenance of public safety	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	To repeat, I know how difficult this is, how it seems to go against the freedom-loving instincts of the British people. And I also know much, right now, workers and business deserve the financial reassurance we are giving them.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(10) On an appeal against a direction under paragraph (1) in a case where the direction was made pursuant to a direction of the Secretary of State under regulation 3, a summons is to be issued to both the Secretary of State and the local authority.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	Good afternoon. And thanks for coming or for indeed tuning in to these daily updates. I want to introduce, I’m sure you know Jenny Harries, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, and you know Sir Patrick Vallance, Chief Scientific Advisor.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	Today’s developments follow significant government action over the last week, including: The unveiling of the latest phase of the government’s communications campaign to encourage the public to do their bit to prevent the spread of the virus	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	[ "event8" ]
en	uk	(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), a reasonable excuse includes where—(a)the person owns, occupies or is responsible for any land or premises in a public outdoor place to which the direction relates,(b)the person needs to enter a public outdoor place to which the direction relates to obtain access to, or to leave, the place where they are living,(c)the person is visiting a person who falls within a description of person in sub-paragraph (a) or (b),	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	And we want to ensure that this period of shielding, this period of maximum protection coincides with the peak of the disease. And it’s now clear that the peak of the epidemic is coming faster in some parts of the country than in others.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	SAGE assess that the rate of infection, or the R value, is almost certainly below 1 in the community. That means that on average each infected person is, in turn, infecting less than one other person. But, overall, we still don’t have the infection rate down as far as we need to. As in other countries, we have issues with the virus spreading in some hospitals and care homes.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(10) A person described in regulation 4(12) or in any of paragraphs 1 to 4 of Schedule 2 is not required to comply with this regulation.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	The more we collectively slow the spread, the more time we give the NHS to prepare, the more lives we will save, the faster we will get through this. And always remember – we will get through this, and we will beat it together.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(2) A direction under paragraph (1) may be given only for the purposes of(c)securing restrictions in relation to the location of persons in the premises.	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	New NHS data released this week showed that telephone calls to NHS 111 were up by more than a third compared with the same time last year, with an extra 120,000 calls to NHS 111 in the first week of March. Between Thursday 27 February and Thursday 5 March, NHS 111 answered 389,779 calls. To help deal with this demand, the NHS have announced around 500 additional initial call responders have already been trained, an increase of 20%, and people can also visit NHS 111 online.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	And that’s also why we have directed people to stay at home. To deny coronavirus the opportunity to spread, to protect the NHS and save lives.	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event3" ]
en	uk	(3)In subsection (4)—(a)omit paragraph (b) (including the “and” at the end);(b)after paragraph (c) insert—“(d)2021,(e)2030, and(f)every tenth year following 2030.”	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(9) Nothing in this regulation requires a person to provide any information if that information is not within their possession or control.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(5)The power to make regulations under subsection (2) may be exercised more than once in respect of any relevant recall petition.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	And I know that as they have in the past so many times. The people of this country will rise to that challenge. And we will come through it stronger than ever. We will beat the coronavirus and we will beat it together.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(5) Where a constable has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a child has repeatedly contravened the requirement in regulation 6(2), the constable may direct any individual who has responsibility for the child to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that the child complies with that requirement.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	This announcement applies to England (and to Wales for Police and Crime Panels). Whilst local government is a devolved matter, the Department has been engaging closely with colleagues in the devolved administrations.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(9)In this section “constituency returning officer” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Order.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	Health Secretary Matt Hancock said:We will do all we can to contain coronavirus, but as we know, COVID-19 is spreading across the world, so I want to ensure government is doing everything in its power to be ready to delay and mitigate this threat.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	[ "event8" ]
en	uk	In the past few days we have published guidance for schools, for employers, for first responders, for social care and the travel industry on how to handle suspected cases.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(5) A constable exercising the power in paragraph (3)(c) or (4)(b) to remove a person from an event or place may use reasonable force, if necessary, in exercise of the power.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(1) Where an authorised person has reasonable grounds to believe that a person (“P”) has left, or is outside of, the place where P is self-isolating in contravention of regulation 4, the authorised person may(c)where it is not practicable or appropriate in the circumstances to take the action in sub-paragraph (a) or (b), remove P to accommodation facilitated by the Secretary of State for the purposes of P’s self-isolation.	true	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1", "event2" ]
en	uk	So looking at the curve of the disease and looking at where we are now – we think now that we must apply downward pressure, further downward pressure on that upward curve by closing the schools.	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	And again the reason for doing this in the next few days, rather than earlier or later, is that this is going to be very disruptive for people who have such conditions, and difficult for them, but, I believe, it’s now necessary.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(5)Before exercising the power under subsection (2), the Presiding Officer must consult the Welsh Ministers.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	[ "event8" ]
en	uk	(2)A councillor who would otherwise, pursuant to section 7 or 16 of the Local Government Act 1972 (elections of councillors), retire on the fourth day after the ordinary day of election in 2020 is instead to retire on the fourth day after the ordinary day of election in 2021; and the councillor's term of office is extended accordingly.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	We remain in the Contain phase of the outbreak, but watching what is happening around the world, our scientists think containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own, and that is why we are making extensive preparations for a move to the delay phase.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	[ "event8" ]
en	uk	Every government department to have a designated ministerial virus lead to help oversee government response to the global threat of COVID-19	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	Every department will have a designated ministerial virus lead to help oversee the cross-government response to the outbreak, with the government increasing the number of COBRs meetings.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(4) If a business listed in Schedule 2 (“business A”) forms part of a larger business (“business B”), the person responsible for carrying on business B complies with the requirement in paragraph (1) if it closes down business A.	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	(6) Nothing in this regulation requires P to provide passenger information if the information is not within P’s knowledge or possession or under P’s control.	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event2" ]
en	uk	Health Secretary Matt Hancock has outlined how volunteers – who already play a central role in helping the health and social care system function – will be given additional employment safeguards so they can leave their main jobs and temporarily volunteer in the event of a widespread pandemic.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(7)In this section—“the 2015 Act” means the Recall of MPs Act 2015;“the designated day” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Act (see section 7(5) of that Act);“petition officer” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Act (see section 6(2) of that Act);“recall petition” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Act (see section 1(2) of that Act);“Speaker’s notice” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Act (see section 5(7) of that Act).	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(5) A direction under paragraph (1) may only have the effect of imposing a prohibition, requirement or restriction on (b)any other person involved in managing entry into, or departure from, such premises or the location of persons in them.	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event3" ]
en	uk	(7) Paragraph (1) does not affect the exercise of any powers by virtue of regulation 8.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(4) Where P is a child, and has left or is outside of, the place where they are self-isolating and accompanied by an individual who has responsibility for them—(a)an authorised person may direct that individual to take P to the place where P is self-isolating, and	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(3) A direction under paragraph (1) may only have the effect of imposing prohibitions, requirements or restrictions on—(a)the owner or any occupier of premises for an event to which the direction relates,(b)the organiser of such an event, and(c)any other person involved in holding such an event.	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	Any power to make subordinate legislation conferred by virtue of Part 1 includes power to make—(a)incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision,(b)different provision for different purposes or areas.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(1) A person who arrives in England from outside the common travel area must, subject to paragraph (2), provide on the Passenger Locator Form the information set out in Schedule 1 (“passenger information”) on their arrival.	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event2" ]
en	uk	And we come today to the key issue of schools where we have been consistently advised that there is an important trade off. And so far the judgment of our advisers has been that closing schools is actually of limited value in slowing the spread of the epidemic.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	1) This regulation applies where a person (“P”) arrives in Scotland— (a)from outside the common travel area, or$ (b)from within the common travel area, if P has been outside the common travel area at any time in the period beginning with the 14th day before P’s arrival into Scotland.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(8)The Scottish Ministers must, at the same time as laying the regulations before the Parliament in accordance with paragraph 26 of that schedule, lay before the Parliament a statement of their reasons for making the regulations.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(1)The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may, by regulations made by statutory instrument, provide—(a)that the poll for a relevant election or a relevant referendum is to be held on such date, or within such period, as is specified in the regulations;	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	I have consulted across the political spectrum, across all four nations of the UK. And though different parts of the country are experiencing the pandemic at different rates. And though it is right to be flexible in our response.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	And though we have made progress in satisfying at least some of the conditions I have given. We have by no means fulfilled all of them.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	British tourists are currently being quarantined in a hotel in Tenerife and the Foreign Office is in contact with them.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	By looking after the children of key workers they will be a critical part of our fightback against Coronavirus. As I have said, we will take the right steps at the right time, guided by the science.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(2)The Presiding Officer may, where a date has been fixed for the poll for the election, fix a later date (which may be outwith the period required under section 10(5) or (6) of the 2006 Act).	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), a reasonable excuse includes where (d)the person needs to enter or remain in a public outdoor place to which the direction relates—(i)to avoid injury or illness or to escape a risk of harm,(ii)to continue existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children where the children do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents,(iii)to fulfil a legal obligation or to participate in legal proceedings, or	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised UK nationals to leave China where possible. If the situation continues to escalate the pressure on the Chinese health system may intensify, and it may also become harder for people to travel.	false	false	false	false	true	false	false	true	[ "event5", "event8" ]
en	uk	As things stand I’m afraid it bears repeating that the best thing we can all do is wash our hands for 20 seconds with soap and water. We will also take questions, because I know there are lots of things the public want to hear from our advisors about.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	The risk to the UK population is very low and the risk to travellers to Wuhan is low, but they are advised to take simple precautions such as practicing good hand and personal hygiene and minimise contact with birds and animals in markets in Wuhan as a further precaution.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	Good Evening, The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer. And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and what you can do to help.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	[ "event8" ]
en	uk	(8) Where the Secretary of State or a registered public health consultant orally imposes a requirement on P under this regulation, or orally varies such a requirement, the Secretary of State or, as the case may be, registered public health consultant must provide P (or where P is a child, a person who is a responsible person in relation to P) with a written notification of the requirement that has been imposed or varied.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	This means taking simple, common sense steps, such as staying at home and avoiding close contact with other people as much as possible.	false	true	true	false	false	false	false	true	[ "event2", "event3", "event8" ]
en	uk	Before exercising the power in paragraph (2) the constable must—have due regard to any guidance issued by Public Health England; and	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	So work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can’t work from home.	false	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	[ "event4" ]
en	uk	We are taking all necessary measures to minimise the risk to the public.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	And it looks as though London is now a few weeks ahead. So, to relieve the pressure on the London health system and to slow the spread in London, it’s important that Londoners now pay special attention to what we are saying about avoiding non-essential contact, and to take particularly seriously the advice about working from home, and avoiding confined spaces such as pubs and restaurants.	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event3" ]
en	uk	(7) Where a relevant person has reasonable grounds to believe that a child is repeatedly failing to comply with the restrictions in regulation 5 or 6(11), the relevant person may direct any individual who has responsibility for the child to secure, so far as reasonably practicable, that the child complies with that restriction.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(7) If P is a child, any person who has responsibility for the child must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that the child complies with this regulation.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	Public Health England (PHE) is monitoring the situation with international partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO). PHE has also issued advice to travellers ahead of Chinese New Year this month.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	Good afternoon everybody, thank you very much for coming. I wanted to bring everyone up to date with the national fight back against the new coronavirus and the decisions that we’ve just taken in COBR for the whole of the UK. As we said last week, our objective is to delay and flatten the peak of the epidemic by bringing forward the right measures at the right time, so that we minimise suffering and save lives. And everything we do is based scrupulously on the best scientific advice.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	[ "event8" ]
en	uk	Local Government Association Chairman Cllr James Jamieson said: Remote council meetings will crucially help ensure all those taking part stay at home, helping to prevent the coronavirus from spreading and save lives	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	The new measures, which have been ordered by Downing Street and the Health Secretary as part of the battleplan, are: regular press briefings led by the Secretary of State and Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	The NHS is testing a very large number of people who travel back from affected countries, the vast majority of whom test negative.	false	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event3" ]
en	uk	And to keep pushing the number of infections down there are two more things we must do. We must reverse rapidly the awful epidemics in care homes and in the NHS, and though the numbers are coming down sharply now, there is plainly much more to be done.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]
en	uk	(3)If either of the Archbishops is unable to exercise the power to join in making a request under subsection (1), or if the see of either of the Archbishops is vacant, the power may be exercised by the senior bishop of the province, with seniority for that purpose being determined in accordance with section 10(4) of the Bishops (Retirement) Measure 1986.	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1" ]
en	uk	(4) Where a relevant person considers that a person is in a restricted area without a reasonable excuse in contravention of regulation 6(11), the relevant person may (b)remove that person from the restricted area.	true	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	[ "event1", "event2" ]
en	uk	I also need to remind parents that, as we have already advised, children should not be left with older grandparents, or older relatives, who may be particularly vulnerable or fall into some of the vulnerable groups and I know that will be difficult too. And I want to thank families for their sacrifice at this difficult time. I want to thank whole country for the efforts people are making to comply with these measures.	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	[]

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This will mean there will of course be are far fewer children in schools and that will help us to slow the spread of the disease. And these measures are crucial to make sure the critical parts of the economy keep functioning and public services keep functioning.

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(7) For the purposes of paragraph (6)(c)—(a)“educational accommodation” means—(i)accommodation provided for students whilst they are boarding at school;(ii)halls of residence provided for students attending higher education courses, and equivalent accommodation provided for students attending further education courses;(b)“criminal justice accommodation” means—(i)a prison, within the meaning of the Prison Act 1952(6);(ii)a young offender institution, within the meaning of section 43 of the Prison Act 1952;(iii)a secure training centre, within the meaning of section 43 of the Prison Act 1952;(iv)approved premises, within the meaning of section 13 of the Offender Management Act 2007(7);(v)a bail hostel, within the meaning of section 2 of the Bail Act 1976(8);(c)“political body” means—(i)a political party registered under Part 2 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, or(ii)a political campaigning organisation within the meaning of regulation 2 of the Health and Social Care (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2009(9).

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Earlier today, I chaired meetings of the Cabinet and COBR to consider the advice from SAGE on the impact of the existing social distancing measures. There are indications that the measures we have put in place have been successful in slowing down the spread of the virus. But, SAGE also say that it is a mixed and inconsistent picture and, in some settings, infections are still likely to be increasing.

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(3) Where a relevant person considers that a number of people are gathered together in contravention of regulation 5, the relevant person may—a)direct the gathering to disperse,

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I particularly want to thank the teachers, head teachers and all the support staff who keep schools going who will make these exceptional arrangements work, for the benefit of us all.

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(1) A local authority may give a direction under regulation 4(1), 5(1) or 6(1) only if the authority considers that the following conditions are met—(a)that giving such a direction responds to a serious and imminent threat to public health,

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(5) More than one address may be specified in the Passenger Locator Form where— (a)a legal obligation requires P to change addresses, or(b)it is necessary for P to stay overnight at an address on their arrival in England before travelling directly to another address at which they will be self-isolating.

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We have put in place enhanced monitoring measures at UK airports, and health information is available at all international airports, ports and international train stations.

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Besides the evolving situation in Wuhan, all travellers should also be aware of the risk of avian flu when visiting China during the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, beginning on 25 January 2020.

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Up to 70 incidents a week, often false narratives containing multiple misleading claims, are being identified and resolved. The successful ‘Don’t Feed the Beast’ public information campaign will also relaunch next week, to empower people to question what they read online.

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(3) A local authority may not give a direction under paragraph (1) in relation to (b)any premises consisting of vehicles, trains, vessels or aircraft used for public transport or the carriage or haulage of goods, or

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(1) During the emergency period, unless paragraph (3) applies, no person may participate in a gathering which (b)takes place—(i)in a private dwelling, including a houseboat,(ii)on a vessel, other than a houseboat or a vessel used for public transport, or(iii)on land which satisfies the condition in paragraph (2).

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The government has temporarily removed the legal requirement for local authorities to hold public meetings in person during the coronavirus pandemic. This will enable councils to make effective and transparent decisions on the delivery of services for residents and ensure that local democracy continues to thrive.

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UK public health measures are world leading and our excellent NHS is well prepared to manage and treat new diseases. We have been carefully monitoring the situation in Wuhan for some time and are ready to put in place proportionate, precautionary measures.

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(9) A responsible local authority must take reasonable steps— (a)to ensure that the direction is brought to the attention of any person who may be affected by it, including any person referred to in paragraph (10), and(b)to prevent or restrict public access to the restricted area.

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And to prevent re-infection from abroad, I am serving notice that it will soon be the time – with transmission significantly lower – to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air.

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(1)The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may, by regulations made by statutory instrument, provide (b)that polls for relevant elections or relevant referendums that would otherwise be required to be held on dates that fall within a period specified in the regulations are instead to be held on such later date, or within such period, as is specified in the regulations.

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NHS also announce calls to NHS 111 increase by more than a third compared to same period last year, with 500 extra call staff recruited to handle higher demand

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(7)The returning officer must—(a)publish a notice stating that the date has changed, and(b)comply with the requirements of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the 2011 Order as if the new date had just been fixed under section 37 of the 1973 Act.

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Mr Speaker, with your permission, I’d like to update the House on COVID-19 coronavirus.

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(6)Regulations under this section—(a)which add to, replace or omit any part of the text of an Act are subject to the affirmative procedure,(b)otherwise, are subject to the negative procedure.

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(4) Where a child is outside of the place where they are staying in accordance with regulation 6(2) and is accompanied by an individual who has responsibility for the child (“A”) A must, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure that the child complies with any direction or instruction given by a constable to the child.

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Every time I come to this lectern, and I read out the grim toll of people who have so sadly passed away. I walk away from here, and I think about what their sons and their daughters must be going through right now. Their brothers and sisters. Their grandchildren. All the loved ones left with their unbearable, long-term, grief. It makes me and it makes this government focus even harder on what we must do. And, I know that, together, united, we must keep up this national effort for a while longer.

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This advice refers to mainland China. It excludes Hong Kong and Macau.

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The Foreign Office continues to work on arrangements to evacuate any remaining British nationals from Hubei Province who wish to leave.

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We can also act to stretch the peak of the disease over a longer period so that our society is better able to cope.

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Schedule 27 makes provision for, and in connection with, the use of live links in proceedings in courts and tribunals in Northern Ireland.

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—(1) This regulation applies if a constable has reasonable grounds to suspect that— it is necessary to direct, remove or detain P in the interests of P, for the protection of other persons or for the maintenance of public safety

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To repeat, I know how difficult this is, how it seems to go against the freedom-loving instincts of the British people. And I also know much, right now, workers and business deserve the financial reassurance we are giving them.

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(10) On an appeal against a direction under paragraph (1) in a case where the direction was made pursuant to a direction of the Secretary of State under regulation 3, a summons is to be issued to both the Secretary of State and the local authority.

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Good afternoon. And thanks for coming or for indeed tuning in to these daily updates. I want to introduce, I’m sure you know Jenny Harries, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, and you know Sir Patrick Vallance, Chief Scientific Advisor.

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Today’s developments follow significant government action over the last week, including: The unveiling of the latest phase of the government’s communications campaign to encourage the public to do their bit to prevent the spread of the virus

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(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), a reasonable excuse includes where—(a)the person owns, occupies or is responsible for any land or premises in a public outdoor place to which the direction relates,(b)the person needs to enter a public outdoor place to which the direction relates to obtain access to, or to leave, the place where they are living,(c)the person is visiting a person who falls within a description of person in sub-paragraph (a) or (b),

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And we want to ensure that this period of shielding, this period of maximum protection coincides with the peak of the disease. And it’s now clear that the peak of the epidemic is coming faster in some parts of the country than in others.

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SAGE assess that the rate of infection, or the R value, is almost certainly below 1 in the community. That means that on average each infected person is, in turn, infecting less than one other person. But, overall, we still don’t have the infection rate down as far as we need to. As in other countries, we have issues with the virus spreading in some hospitals and care homes.

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(10) A person described in regulation 4(12) or in any of paragraphs 1 to 4 of Schedule 2 is not required to comply with this regulation.

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The more we collectively slow the spread, the more time we give the NHS to prepare, the more lives we will save, the faster we will get through this. And always remember – we will get through this, and we will beat it together.

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(2) A direction under paragraph (1) may be given only for the purposes of(c)securing restrictions in relation to the location of persons in the premises.

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New NHS data released this week showed that telephone calls to NHS 111 were up by more than a third compared with the same time last year, with an extra 120,000 calls to NHS 111 in the first week of March. Between Thursday 27 February and Thursday 5 March, NHS 111 answered 389,779 calls. To help deal with this demand, the NHS have announced around 500 additional initial call responders have already been trained, an increase of 20%, and people can also visit NHS 111 online.

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And that’s also why we have directed people to stay at home. To deny coronavirus the opportunity to spread, to protect the NHS and save lives.

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(3)In subsection (4)—(a)omit paragraph (b) (including the “and” at the end);(b)after paragraph (c) insert—“(d)2021,(e)2030, and(f)every tenth year following 2030.”

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(9) Nothing in this regulation requires a person to provide any information if that information is not within their possession or control.

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(5)The power to make regulations under subsection (2) may be exercised more than once in respect of any relevant recall petition.

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And I know that as they have in the past so many times. The people of this country will rise to that challenge. And we will come through it stronger than ever. We will beat the coronavirus and we will beat it together.

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Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed.

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(5) Where a constable has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a child has repeatedly contravened the requirement in regulation 6(2), the constable may direct any individual who has responsibility for the child to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that the child complies with that requirement.

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This announcement applies to England (and to Wales for Police and Crime Panels). Whilst local government is a devolved matter, the Department has been engaging closely with colleagues in the devolved administrations.

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(9)In this section “constituency returning officer” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Order.

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock said:We will do all we can to contain coronavirus, but as we know, COVID-19 is spreading across the world, so I want to ensure government is doing everything in its power to be ready to delay and mitigate this threat.

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In the past few days we have published guidance for schools, for employers, for first responders, for social care and the travel industry on how to handle suspected cases.

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(5) A constable exercising the power in paragraph (3)(c) or (4)(b) to remove a person from an event or place may use reasonable force, if necessary, in exercise of the power.

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(1) Where an authorised person has reasonable grounds to believe that a person (“P”) has left, or is outside of, the place where P is self-isolating in contravention of regulation 4, the authorised person may(c)where it is not practicable or appropriate in the circumstances to take the action in sub-paragraph (a) or (b), remove P to accommodation facilitated by the Secretary of State for the purposes of P’s self-isolation.

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So looking at the curve of the disease and looking at where we are now – we think now that we must apply downward pressure, further downward pressure on that upward curve by closing the schools.

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And again the reason for doing this in the next few days, rather than earlier or later, is that this is going to be very disruptive for people who have such conditions, and difficult for them, but, I believe, it’s now necessary.

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(5)Before exercising the power under subsection (2), the Presiding Officer must consult the Welsh Ministers.

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(2)A councillor who would otherwise, pursuant to section 7 or 16 of the Local Government Act 1972 (elections of councillors), retire on the fourth day after the ordinary day of election in 2020 is instead to retire on the fourth day after the ordinary day of election in 2021; and the councillor's term of office is extended accordingly.

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We remain in the Contain phase of the outbreak, but watching what is happening around the world, our scientists think containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own, and that is why we are making extensive preparations for a move to the delay phase.

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Every government department to have a designated ministerial virus lead to help oversee government response to the global threat of COVID-19

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Every department will have a designated ministerial virus lead to help oversee the cross-government response to the outbreak, with the government increasing the number of COBRs meetings.

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(4) If a business listed in Schedule 2 (“business A”) forms part of a larger business (“business B”), the person responsible for carrying on business B complies with the requirement in paragraph (1) if it closes down business A.

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(6) Nothing in this regulation requires P to provide passenger information if the information is not within P’s knowledge or possession or under P’s control.

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has outlined how volunteers – who already play a central role in helping the health and social care system function – will be given additional employment safeguards so they can leave their main jobs and temporarily volunteer in the event of a widespread pandemic.

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(7)In this section—“the 2015 Act” means the Recall of MPs Act 2015;“the designated day” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Act (see section 7(5) of that Act);“petition officer” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Act (see section 6(2) of that Act);“recall petition” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Act (see section 1(2) of that Act);“Speaker’s notice” has the same meaning as in the 2015 Act (see section 5(7) of that Act).

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(5) A direction under paragraph (1) may only have the effect of imposing a prohibition, requirement or restriction on (b)any other person involved in managing entry into, or departure from, such premises or the location of persons in them.

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(7) Paragraph (1) does not affect the exercise of any powers by virtue of regulation 8.

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(4) Where P is a child, and has left or is outside of, the place where they are self-isolating and accompanied by an individual who has responsibility for them—(a)an authorised person may direct that individual to take P to the place where P is self-isolating, and

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(3) A direction under paragraph (1) may only have the effect of imposing prohibitions, requirements or restrictions on—(a)the owner or any occupier of premises for an event to which the direction relates,(b)the organiser of such an event, and(c)any other person involved in holding such an event.

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Any power to make subordinate legislation conferred by virtue of Part 1 includes power to make—(a)incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision,(b)different provision for different purposes or areas.

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(1) A person who arrives in England from outside the common travel area must, subject to paragraph (2), provide on the Passenger Locator Form the information set out in Schedule 1 (“passenger information”) on their arrival.

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And we come today to the key issue of schools where we have been consistently advised that there is an important trade off. And so far the judgment of our advisers has been that closing schools is actually of limited value in slowing the spread of the epidemic.

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1) This regulation applies where a person (“P”) arrives in Scotland— (a)from outside the common travel area, or$ (b)from within the common travel area, if P has been outside the common travel area at any time in the period beginning with the 14th day before P’s arrival into Scotland.

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(8)The Scottish Ministers must, at the same time as laying the regulations before the Parliament in accordance with paragraph 26 of that schedule, lay before the Parliament a statement of their reasons for making the regulations.

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(1)The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may, by regulations made by statutory instrument, provide—(a)that the poll for a relevant election or a relevant referendum is to be held on such date, or within such period, as is specified in the regulations;

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I have consulted across the political spectrum, across all four nations of the UK. And though different parts of the country are experiencing the pandemic at different rates. And though it is right to be flexible in our response.

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And though we have made progress in satisfying at least some of the conditions I have given. We have by no means fulfilled all of them.

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British tourists are currently being quarantined in a hotel in Tenerife and the Foreign Office is in contact with them.

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By looking after the children of key workers they will be a critical part of our fightback against Coronavirus. As I have said, we will take the right steps at the right time, guided by the science.

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(2)The Presiding Officer may, where a date has been fixed for the poll for the election, fix a later date (which may be outwith the period required under section 10(5) or (6) of the 2006 Act).

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(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), a reasonable excuse includes where (d)the person needs to enter or remain in a public outdoor place to which the direction relates—(i)to avoid injury or illness or to escape a risk of harm,(ii)to continue existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children where the children do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents,(iii)to fulfil a legal obligation or to participate in legal proceedings, or

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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised UK nationals to leave China where possible. If the situation continues to escalate the pressure on the Chinese health system may intensify, and it may also become harder for people to travel.

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As things stand I’m afraid it bears repeating that the best thing we can all do is wash our hands for 20 seconds with soap and water. We will also take questions, because I know there are lots of things the public want to hear from our advisors about.

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The risk to the UK population is very low and the risk to travellers to Wuhan is low, but they are advised to take simple precautions such as practicing good hand and personal hygiene and minimise contact with birds and animals in markets in Wuhan as a further precaution.

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Good Evening, The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer. And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and what you can do to help.

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(8) Where the Secretary of State or a registered public health consultant orally imposes a requirement on P under this regulation, or orally varies such a requirement, the Secretary of State or, as the case may be, registered public health consultant must provide P (or where P is a child, a person who is a responsible person in relation to P) with a written notification of the requirement that has been imposed or varied.

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This means taking simple, common sense steps, such as staying at home and avoiding close contact with other people as much as possible.

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Before exercising the power in paragraph (2) the constable must—have due regard to any guidance issued by Public Health England; and

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So work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can’t work from home.

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We are taking all necessary measures to minimise the risk to the public.

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And it looks as though London is now a few weeks ahead. So, to relieve the pressure on the London health system and to slow the spread in London, it’s important that Londoners now pay special attention to what we are saying about avoiding non-essential contact, and to take particularly seriously the advice about working from home, and avoiding confined spaces such as pubs and restaurants.

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(7) Where a relevant person has reasonable grounds to believe that a child is repeatedly failing to comply with the restrictions in regulation 5 or 6(11), the relevant person may direct any individual who has responsibility for the child to secure, so far as reasonably practicable, that the child complies with that restriction.

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(7) If P is a child, any person who has responsibility for the child must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that the child complies with this regulation.

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Public Health England (PHE) is monitoring the situation with international partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO). PHE has also issued advice to travellers ahead of Chinese New Year this month.

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Good afternoon everybody, thank you very much for coming. I wanted to bring everyone up to date with the national fight back against the new coronavirus and the decisions that we’ve just taken in COBR for the whole of the UK. As we said last week, our objective is to delay and flatten the peak of the epidemic by bringing forward the right measures at the right time, so that we minimise suffering and save lives. And everything we do is based scrupulously on the best scientific advice.

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Local Government Association Chairman Cllr James Jamieson said: Remote council meetings will crucially help ensure all those taking part stay at home, helping to prevent the coronavirus from spreading and save lives

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The new measures, which have been ordered by Downing Street and the Health Secretary as part of the battleplan, are: regular press briefings led by the Secretary of State and Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty

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The NHS is testing a very large number of people who travel back from affected countries, the vast majority of whom test negative.

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And to keep pushing the number of infections down there are two more things we must do. We must reverse rapidly the awful epidemics in care homes and in the NHS, and though the numbers are coming down sharply now, there is plainly much more to be done.

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(3)If either of the Archbishops is unable to exercise the power to join in making a request under subsection (1), or if the see of either of the Archbishops is vacant, the power may be exercised by the senior bishop of the province, with seniority for that purpose being determined in accordance with section 10(4) of the Bishops (Retirement) Measure 1986.

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(4) Where a relevant person considers that a person is in a restricted area without a reasonable excuse in contravention of regulation 6(11), the relevant person may (b)remove that person from the restricted area.

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I also need to remind parents that, as we have already advised, children should not be left with older grandparents, or older relatives, who may be particularly vulnerable or fall into some of the vulnerable groups and I know that will be difficult too. And I want to thank families for their sacrifice at this difficult time. I want to thank whole country for the efforts people are making to comply with these measures.

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