British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday announced new local lockdown rules across swathes of northern England as he set out a new three-tiered coronavirus strategy.
Under the new rules, the country is divided into medium, high or very high risk categories.
"Very high" risk areas will see pubs, gyms, bars and casinos shut, with all but essential travel banned, said Johnson.
The announcement came at a time when countries, such as Britain, China, Russia and the United States are racing against time to develop coronavirus vaccines.
