When is the October lockdown 2021? What is it, how long is it for and why do we need another lockdown or firebreak?

By Abi Whistance
Published 7th Sep 2021, 09:54 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2021, 08:42 BST
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It has been reported that the Government has suggested an October lockdown, or 'firebreak', if cases continue to rise over the winter months.

The suggested lockdown comes as a result of rising hospitalisations due to Covid-19 in recent weeks.

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The firebreak would take place at the end of October, extending the October school half term to two weeks instead of one.

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