UK prime minister orders new national coronavirus lockdown

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new version of the coronavirus. Johnson said Monday the country is at “a critical moment,” with cases rising rapidly in every part of the country. Under the new rules, which are set to come into effect as soon as possible, primary and secondary schools and colleges will be closed for face to face learning except for the chil