We are set to enter Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday (December 16).

Tier 3 is the very high alert category and means pubs and restaurants will only be able to offer takeaway or delivery services.

Teddington residents will only be able to meet outdoors with people in their households and support bubbles.

But shops which had to close for the November lockdown because they were deemed "non-essential", including clothes stores and hairdressers, will be able to remain open.

BBC News political reporter Helen Catt tweeted just before 3pm today: "MPs on a call with Health Secretary Matt Hancock have been told London, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will go into Tier 3 at 00.01 on Wednesday."

The following rules will apply

* Households will not be allowed to mix indoors or outdoors in private gardens or hospitality venues.

• The 'Rule of Six' will apply outdoors in public spaces.
• Pubs and restaurants will be closed except for takeaway and delivery.
• Indoor entertainment venues will be closed, only drive-in events allowed.
• Guidance against travelling outside the area
• Schools will remain open.
• Weddings and Civil Ceremonies allowed 15 guests, but receptions not allowed
• Up to 30 people allowed at funerals.
• Outdoor sport can continue; indoor sport is only permissible with members of one household.

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