The COVID Diaries – 183 7th October
Where Scotland leads, will England follow?
After Nicola Sturgeon announced a crackdown on indoor drinking in Scotland, there is speculation that restrictions on pubs and restaurants will follow in the north of England.
Government ministers will meet on Thursday to try and agree which measures should be imposed. Public health officials are reported as being alarmed by a 60% rise in hospital admissions in the north-east in recent days.