Boris Johnson Resumes Easing of England Lockdown With Fines for Breaches
- Theaters, casinos and beauty parlors can open from Aug. 15
- Fines for breaking rules to be increased to bolster compliance
A pedestrian passes a suit store offering closing down sale prices in London on Aug. 12.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson said England can resume the paused easing of lockdown rules, with theaters, casinos and beauty parlors allowed to reopen -- but warned there will be tougher penalties for people who break social-distancing restrictions.
The government is trying to balance its desire to restart the economy with the risk of sparking a new surge of coronavirus infections. Parts of northern England remain under tighter localized restrictions after outbreaks.