What tier is Preston in? The lockdown rules explained

Preston and the rest of Lancashire will be placed under tier-two of the new coronavirus lockdown system.
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What is the three-tier lockdown system?

After numerous reports that the measure was being considered, the Prime Minister today announced a three-tier lockdown system for England.

Areas of the country will be placed into one of three tiers, ‘Medium’, ‘High’ and ‘Very High’.

Preston and the rest of Lancashire will be placed under tier-two of the new coronavirus lockdown system.Preston and the rest of Lancashire will be placed under tier-two of the new coronavirus lockdown system.
Preston and the rest of Lancashire will be placed under tier-two of the new coronavirus lockdown system.
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The Liverpool city region will see pubs and restaurants forced to close as well as a ban on mixing between households indoors and outdoors, as it enters the third tier, “Very High”.

Boris Johnson said he does not believe another national lockdown would be the "right course" in combating the pandemic.

What do Tier Two restrictions mean?

The high alert level reflects interventions in many areas subject to local restrictions, preventing mixing between different households indoors.

Most areas which are already subject to local restrictions will automatically move into this category, as well as Nottinghamshire, East and West Cheshire and a small area of High Peak.

This will mean the following rules will apply:

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Social gatherings of more than six people outdoors or indoors are illegal

Pubs and restaurants can only operate with table service and must shut by 10pm

Meeting groups of people of six or less is allowed outdoors - although meeting in outdoor public spaces (such as beer gardens) is advised against

Gyms, sports centres, hairdressers and cinemas will still be allowed to operate

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Work from home if you can: People who can do their job from home are expected to do so.

Social gatherings are not allowed indoors between anyone who doesn't live together (other than bubbles and exemptions)

People are only advised to use public transport for essential reasons

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