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England Virus Lockdown May Be Extended Beyond December

  • Gove notes risk to economy, confidence if hospitals swamped
  • Non-essential stores, restaurants set to close from Nov. 5
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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.