Stricter lockdown restriction likely on the way, says UK PM Johnson

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LONDON: Government is likely to impose tougher lockdown restrictions in the country, as COVID-19 cases are rising. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that tougher lockdown restrictions are likely to be imposed as COVID-19 cases keep rising.

In an interview with BBC, he said that there are obviously a range of tougher measures that  would considered but did not mention what they would be.

Boris Johnson said that schools are safe places and children should continue to attend where permitted.

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