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England Virus Lockdown May Be Extended Beyond December

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By Lucy Meakin and David Goodman

November 1, 2020 at 9:56 AM UTC

Updated on

November 1, 2020 at 4:33 PM UTC

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Less than a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a month-long lockdown for England, one of his top ministers and closest allies signaled the measures might have to be extended if they fail to contain the spread of the coronavirus.