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It has been announced that Prime Minister Boris John will be meeting today (Wednesday, Jan. December) will host a press conference on Downing Street

This follows several major government announcements in recent times, including Brexit news, possible changes to the coronavirus level and the approval of the Oxford / AstraZeneca Covid vaccine in the UK

Downing Street has confirmed that the Prime Minister will hold press conference No. 10 will guide

Johnson is likely to mention the approval of the Oxford / AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, which was officially approved for use in the UK today

Previously, Johnson tweeted, “It really is fantastic news – and triumph for British science – that the vaccine has been approved for use @ UniofOxford / @ AstraZeneca

With more than 40 percent of the English population currently on Tier 4 restrictions and with cases on the rise, tighter restrictions are expected to help combat the spread of the virus

While Johnson hasn’t ruled out a third national lockdown, a government source told The Mirror that ministers could potentially “add another level to Tier 4, like a Tier 5” “

Currently, Tier 4 restrictions require all non-essential businesses to close their doors again, including retail stores, gyms, and entertainment venues

Restaurants must also be closed, but can still function as snack, delivery and transit services

The government states, “If you live in a Tier 4 area, you are not allowed to leave your home unless you have a reasonable excuse (ex B. for work or educational purposes)”

The introduction of a fifth tier would mean the introduction of even stricter restrictions, which could be similar to the first national lockdown in the spring

During this lockdown, people were only allowed to leave their homes for grocery shopping, medical reasons, or for one hour of exercise a day

Another key difference between Tier 4 and the original national lockdown is that schools, universities, and places of worship can currently remain open

The government has already been asked to postpone the start of the new school year in January Scientists from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine warned the R-number would not drop below one unless elementary schools, secondary schools and universities are also closed ”

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is also speaking today – he will speak in front of the House of Commons at 3 p.m. Animal restrictions are legally revised every two weeks

When asked if he would split more areas into higher levels today, Hancock told Good Morning Britain, “Yes, I’m afraid I have to”

It is widely expected that millions more will be placed under Tier 4 restrictions Further reports suggest a Tier 5 might be announced

Also, Secretary of Education Gavin Williamson will speak to Hancock and deliver a statement to the House of Commons at 4 p.m. Williamson will provide an update on schools and when children can expect to return to classrooms

Hancock told BBC Radio 4’s Today program: “The Secretary of Education will set out his proposals today. Of course we want to protect education as best we can.”

“But the new variant makes the transmission of this disease much easier. So we will protect education as much as possible”

Alternatively, you can watch online via BBC iPlayer, and Sky News has a live YouTube stream as well

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