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U.K. Sets New Cap on Social Gatherings as Virus Cases Spike

Britain adds 10,000 new virus cases in three days to Sunday
Prominent scientist Openshaw warns of fresh lockdowns

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By Lucca de Paoli and Joe Mayes

September 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM UTC

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September 13, 2020 at 11:01 PM UTC

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A new restriction on gatherings to no more than six people both indoors and outdoors starts in the U.K. on Monday as coronavirus cases rise sharply and a prominent scientist warned of future lockdowns.