England: No sex for couples living in separate households

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Health Secretary confirms sex with people in different households is still banned
Matt Hancock said couples living apart in Tier 2 or 3 areas could meet outside
UK recorded 12,330 Covid new cases in lowest Monday toll since September


Matt Hancock has confirmed that the ban on sex with anyone outside your household will continue after the national lockdown is lifted.

The Health Secretary told today's Downing Street press conference that any couples living apart in Tier 2 areas could only meet up outside.

'Of course I understand the impact on people who are in a long-term relationship and we have made specific provision.

'But the general rule for those who are in Tier 2 is that the rule of six applies outdoors, including for instance in a private garden, but indoors you should only be mixing with people who are in your own household.'

In Parliament last week Boris Johnson outlined new coronavirus rules which are set to come into force in England from December 2.

The new guidance all but rules out casual hook-ups for people who live in different households and don't have a prior relationship.

Under Tier 2, all indoor recreation gatherings will be outlawed - although, technically, people will still be able to meet up in their back garden.

And Tier 3 restrictions will prevent people from meeting everywhere except in public places such as parks.

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