UK shuts schools in third national lockdown expected until mid-February

In a televised address to the nation on Monday night, the UK Prime Minister told the nation to stay indoors with measures expected to last until mid-February.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Britain about the lockdown. Picture: PA Video

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed a third national lockdown on England and shut schools to most students to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed by surging coronavirus infections.

In a televised address to the nation on Monday night, the UK Prime Minister told the nation to stay indoors other than for limited exceptions, with measures expected to last until mid-February.