Covid RECAP: Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a month-long lockdown for England

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has held a press conference where he has told members of the public across England to “stay at home”

The lockdown is set to last from Thursday, November 5 until Wednesday, December 2 – however schools, colleges and universities will remain open.

Pubs, bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and gyms will have to close across England.

Boris Johnson also stated that the manufacturing and construction industry will remain open throughout the four-week period.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England. Photo: PA.

The furlough scheme, which was due to end today (Saturday, October 31) will now be extended and will see the Government pay 80% towards employee’s wages.

Scroll down to read the developments on the second national lockdown as they happened.