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<p>We have always said there would be local outbreaks requiring local action. New
powers came into force on 18 July, enabling local authorities to manage future outbreaks,
which includes the power for local authorities to close individual premises or public
outdoor spaces, and place restrictions on events.</p><p>These Regulations focus on
local authorities’ powers, but the police will have a role to enforce the rules that
the local authority puts in place, particularly in regard to closed outdoor public
spaces</p><p>The Joint Biosecurity Centre will continue to provide local authorities
with data on local infection rates and provide an early indication of potential outbreaks.
We continue to be led by scientists and data, so remain ready to regulate, where there
is clear evidence to do so.</p>
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