Boris Johnson has announced an unprecedented new series of measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak in the UK. Speaking from Downing Street, the Prime Minister banned people from leaving their homes except for specific purposes.
These include shopping for basic necessities, basic exercise, medical needs, and travelling to and from work, but only if it is absolutely impossible to work from home.
The police have been given powers to disperse any public gatherings of more than two people, excluding those that you live with.
All social events except funerals will be banned. Johnson warned that without a "huge national effort," the NHS would become overwhelmed.
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