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Britain Enacts Restrictions as Coronavirus at 'Perilous Turning Point'

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   Saying the nation has reached a "perilous turning point," British Prime
   Minister Boris Johnson Tuesday imposed new coronavirus-related
   restrictions on bars and restaurants and urged people to work from
   home, as the nation faces a surge in new cases.

   Speaking to parliament, Johnson said hospitalizations have doubled in
   the past two weeks, and those numbers will only grow unless action is
   taken.

   The new restrictions include closing bars, pubs and restaurants at 10
   p.m. local time. Face coverings are required for retail staff and taxi
   drivers as well as passengers on public transportation. Weddings can
   only have a maximum of 15 people, while funerals can still have up to
   30 participants.

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