English warned limits on gatherings may last til Christmas

LONDON (AP) — British Health Secretary Matt Hancock says new limits on social gatherings in England to six people are set to stay in place for the “foreseeable future,” potentially until or even through Christmas. Hancock said Wednesday that the new limit, which will come into force and be enforceable by law from Monday, will provide “more clarity” to people and should help keep a lid on a recent sharp spike in new coronavirus cases. One of the reasons for the pick-