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COVID-19: UK’s Johnson considering imposition of new national lockdown measures

Hospitals across the country overwhelmed by resurgence in coronavirus cases

Last updated: October 31, 2020 | 11:36

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson may impose another lockdown in the country due to a rise of COVID-19 cases.

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London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering imposing new national lockdown measures from next week, amid concerns that hospitals across the country are being overwhelmed by a resurgence in coronavirus cases, The Times newspaper reported on Friday.

Johnson is expected to announce the measures in a news conference next week, the report said.