UK PM Boris Johnson postpones easing of coronavirus lockdown measures

AKIPRESS.COM - U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday announced a delay to the further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England for at least two weeks, CNBC reported. A relaxation of restrictions had initially been scheduled to take place over the weekend.
The move comes shortly after the government imposed restrictions across swathes of northern England following a rise in the rate of transmissions.
Among the changes, Johnson said wedding receptions of up to 30 people will no longer be allowed to happen from August 1, with bowling alleys, casinos and skating rinks to remain closed.
Face coverings, which are already required in shops and indoor transport hubs, will also soon be mandatory in more settings.