Boris Johnson is set to address MPs and the whole nation on further coronavirus restrictions for England.
English pubs must close at 22:00 from Thursday, he is expected to say.
People in England should work from home if they can, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says.
It comes a day after top scientist warned urgent action was needed to stem a spike in infections.
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Over 31.2 million Covid-19 cases are confirmed worldwide, with more than 960,000 deaths.
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