Boris Johnson has said the Government is taking “decisive measures” to tackle rising coronavirus cases by banning social gatherings of more than six people, alongside facing calls to fix the testing system.
During Prime Minister's Questions, he insisted that the new rules - which will come into force in England on Monday - would “keep our economy going, keep our schools open, and keep this virus under control”.
Mr Johnson is set to address the nation regarding the new measures to tackle coronavirus this afternoon.
Here's what you need to know about his upcoming announcement.
What time is Boris Johnson's press briefing today?
It's expected Boris Johnson will begin the coronavirus press briefing at approximately 4pm.
The speech will be available to watch live on The Sun YouTube page, BBC and Sky News.
The PM will speak from The House of Commons, alongside chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.
What will he say?
The Prime Minister will announce the new measures for people meeting indoors and outside.
The Health Secretary has said new rules banning social gatherings of more than six people are "absolutely vital to protect life".
The change in the law in England will come into force on Monday as the Government seeks to curb the rise in coronavirus cases, after the number of daily positive Covid-19 cases in the UK rose to almost 3,000.
The legal limit on social gatherings will be reduced from 30 people to six, and applies to private homes, parks, pubs and restaurants.
At the moment people can legally meet inside one other household, and people face fines for gathering in groups of more than 30.
Under the new rules, six people can be from different households, in an attempt to bring rules in line with outdoor gatherings.
New £100 fines are set to be announced if Brits meet in groups of more than six indoors or out, doubling for each repeat offence up to £3,200.
Mr Johnson is expected to say: “We need to act now to stop the virus spreading.
"So we are simplifying and strengthening the rules on social contact - making them easier to understand and for the police to enforce.
“It is absolutely critical people now abide by these rules and remember the basics - washing hands, covering your face, keeping space from others, and getting a test if you have symptoms.”
