Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in England (July–December 2020)

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Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in England from July to December 2020


The timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in England from July to December 2020 details the significant events and measures taken in response to the pandemic during this period. This timeline highlights the progression of the pandemic, government responses, and public health measures implemented to control the spread of the virus.

July 2020[edit | edit source]

In July 2020, England continued to ease lockdown restrictions that had been in place since March. The government introduced measures to support economic recovery while maintaining public health safety.

  • 4 July: Pubs, restaurants, and hairdressers were allowed to reopen with social distancing measures in place. This day was dubbed "Super Saturday" due to the significant easing of restrictions.
  • 24 July: Wearing face coverings became mandatory in shops and supermarkets.

August 2020[edit | edit source]

The "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme was introduced to encourage dining out and support the hospitality industry.

  • 3 August: The "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme began, offering a 50% discount on meals at participating restaurants.
  • 14 August: Gyms, pools, and other leisure facilities were allowed to reopen.

September 2020[edit | edit source]

As cases began to rise again, the government introduced new restrictions to curb the spread of the virus.

  • 14 September: The "Rule of Six" was introduced, limiting social gatherings to six people.
  • 22 September: Pubs and restaurants were required to close by 10 PM, and people were encouraged to work from home if possible.

October 2020[edit | edit source]

The government introduced a tiered system of local restrictions to address varying levels of COVID-19 cases across the country.

  • 12 October: The three-tier system was announced, categorizing areas into "Medium", "High", and "Very High" alert levels.
  • 31 October: A second national lockdown was announced, to begin on 5 November.

November 2020[edit | edit source]

The second national lockdown was implemented, with restrictions similar to those in the first lockdown.

  • 5 November: The second national lockdown began, with non-essential shops, pubs, and restaurants closed.
  • 23 November: The government announced the end of the lockdown on 2 December, to be replaced by a revised tier system.

December 2020[edit | edit source]

The tier system was reintroduced, and the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in England.

COVID-19 restriction tiers in England from 2 December 2020
  • 2 December: The national lockdown ended, and England returned to a tiered system of restrictions.
  • 8 December: The first COVID-19 vaccine was administered to a patient in Coventry, marking the start of the vaccination program.
  • 19 December: A new "Tier 4" was introduced in response to a new variant of the virus, with stricter restrictions in affected areas.

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