Coronavirus in Portsmouth: Recap updates as government announces city will be in Tier 2

The government has confirmed Portsmouth will be in the middle coronavirus tier when the national lockdown ends on December 2.
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson, David George, Millie Salkeld and Fiona Callingham
Published 26th Nov 2020, 10:56 BST
Updated 26th Nov 2020, 18:20 BST
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Portsmouth will be in Tier 2, the same as most of Hampshire.

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Portsmouth will be in Tier 2 after lockdown ends

Earlier this week Boris Johnson signalled the return of a limited number of supporters to football stadiums.

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View from Canoe Lake on 5 March 2020. Picture: Habibur RahmanView from Canoe Lake on 5 March 2020. Picture: Habibur Rahman
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Up to 4,000 fans will be allowed into Tier 1 areas – and up to 2,000 in Tier 2 areas. However no fans will be allowed back inside stadiums if the area is under Tier 3 restrictions.

SEE ALSO: Here are the coronavirus tiers where you live in Hampshire

Recap all the updates for throughout the day below – including reaction from local council leaders, shops, pubs and health bosses.

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