Royal Opera House and English National Opera to Close as Part of England's Lockdown

The Royal Opera House and the English National Opera have both closed as a result of England's newly imposed lockdown, OperaWire reports.

The new lockdown begins on November 5 and was set in place by Prime Minister Boris Johnson due to an influx of COVID-19 cases in the country.

Included in the lockdown are the closures of pubs, restaurants, and non-essential businesses, including hair salons and gyms. Schools, universities, and playgrounds will stay open.

The lockdown is set to take place through December 2.

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