During the United Kingdom's COVID-19 daily briefing on Saturday afternoon, the business secretary, Alok Sharma, announced the government will be removing administrative barriers impeding the production of face masks and hand sanitizer, enabling businesses to bring their products to the market in a matter of days. Stephen Powis, medical director of NHS England said London is not yet at capacity, but that new beds are being opened all the time. Another 500 beds from Operation Nightingale are set to be ready next week.