Prime minister Boris Johnson has ruled out another national lockdown in the 海角视频.
Speaking at a Dowing Street press conference on Thursday (October 22), Mr Johnson said he did not believe it was the "right course now" for the country.
He said: "Not when the psychological cost of lockdown is well known to us and the economic cost.
"Not when it is being suggested that we might have to perform the same brutal lockdowns again and again in the months ahead.
"And not when there is such an obvious variation unlike last time, between different parts of the country. That's why we are going for a middle course."
Mr Johnson said the regional and local approach the 海角视频 was taking was the same as other countries which had been "successful" in their fight against the virus.
He also said he disagreed with those who were pushing for a full lockdown and he disagreed with those who believed all restrictions should be lifted.
"There are some people who say [the 海角视频's] economic objective is so important that we should stop all measures to control the virus and stop restrictions on social lives and businesses," he said.
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"We can't do that. Alas, the maths is inescapable - we would face many thousands more deaths and we would not be able to insulate the elderly and the vulnerable - not in a society with so many multi-generational households.
"There are others who say we should lock the whole place down from John O'Groats to Lands End, turn the lights out and shut up shop, close schools and universities, and go back to the same kind of lockdown we had in March, April and May.
"I have to say that I don't believe that is the right course now".
The prime minister's comments come just hours after chancellor Rishi Sunak announced more support for struggling businesses in the Tier 2 coronavirus alert areas which have been hit by the restrictions.
The moves, which are expected to primarily benefit the hospitality, accommodation and leisure sectors, follow significant pressure on the Government from unions and business groups.
Part of the support Mr Sunak announced today includes last-minute changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS) and Self Employed Income Support Scheme - in a bid to help employers and unincorporated businesses weather the storm.
According to the Government, it has now spent £200billion on jobs, people's livelihoods and businesses.
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Mr Johnson finished his speech by thanking the public for its "bravery and public spiritedness".
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"Our collective actions are working. The R is above 1, but because people are following the guidance it is about half it's natural rate," he added.
"We will win this fight against Covid because treatments and testing technologies are getting better.
"We need to protect jobs, protect livelihoods and put the 海角视频 in the strongest economic position for a recovery."