'It's a tricky situation' - what does Wiltshire have to say about Lockdown 2.0?
Greatest Hits Radio has been getting the thoughts of people in our region.
Last updated 11th Nov 2020
We are approaching the first weekend of this year's second England-wide lockdown.
Pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, non-essential shops and gyms are - once again - required to close their doors for the next month.
The government is attempting to reduce the COVID-19 transmission rate across the country, with parliament voting in favour of the latest restrictions on Wednesday 4 November.
Boris Johnson insists these stricter measures will finish on 2 December, to curtail the expected damage on England's economy.
His cabinet has been criticised by some for extending its furlough scheme until March 2021, a move that will be reviewed in the new year.
The initiative will see up to 80% of wages paid, with a maximum of £2,500 issued per person each month.
So, is the disruption to everyday life justified? We have been gauging the thoughts of residents in Wiltshire: