The lockdown would come into effect on Thursday with strict rules restricting peoples movements and activities.
If not Mr Gove warned that the lockdown may continue beyond 2 December.
The r rate needs to drop below 1 before the lockdown is lifted according to what Gove toldSky News.
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The total number of active cases is 1 011 660 and 46 555 deaths.
Earlier,Briefly.co.zareported that there has been a growing concern over apossible second wave of Covid-19 in Mzansi.
Experts say that it is highly unlikely that a second wave will happen this year.
Boris Johnson told the people of England that they would have to endure a second lockdown. Photo credit: Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
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