British Prime Minister, Mr. Boris Johnson plans to tell people to work from home where possible and will impose new curbs on bars and restaurants to tackle a swiftly accelerating second coronavirus wave.
According to his office and ministers, with millions across the UK already under some form of COVID-19 restriction, Johnson will tighten measures in England while stopping short of another full lockdown like he imposed in March.
Johnson would hold emergency meetings with ministers, address parliament at 1130 GMT and then speak to the nation at 1900 GMT after government scientists warned that the death rate would soar without urgent action.
According to his office and ministers, just weeks after urging people to start returning to workplaces, Johnson will now advise them to stay at home if they can.