Partygoers in England to Face £800 Fines for CCP Virus Breach

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel speaks during a virtual press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, at 10 Downing Street in central London, on Jan. 21, 2021. Matt Dunham /Pool/AFP via Getty Images

The UK government has announced a new £800 ($1,096) fine for people who attend house parties in breach of CCP virus restrictions.

The fine, which will be introduced next week, will apply to those who attend illegal gatherings of more than 15 people in homes, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced on Thursday at a press conference held in Downing Street.