Homelessness charities have warned the coronavirus pandemic could ‘overwhelm’ them in an urgent letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
02.03.2020 - 17:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The prime minister has warned that the spread of coronavirus in the UK is 'likely' to become more significant, following an emergency Cobra meeting.
Ministers gathered to discuss the outbreak of Covid-19 and a 'battle plan' to tackle it which will be published on Tuesday.
Speaking after the meeting, Boris Johnson said the spread of the coronavirus was “likely” to become “more significant” for the UK in the coming days.
“We have also agreed a plan so that if and when it starts to spread, as I’m
Homelessness charities have warned the coronavirus pandemic could ‘overwhelm’ them in an urgent letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
All pubs, cafes and restaurants are being ordered to close tonight and not to reopen tomorrow in a ramping-up of the government’s coronavirus response.
Boris Johnson has told the nation he is "absolutely confident that we can send coronavirus packing in this country" and the tide can be turned within the next 12 weeks.
Boris Johnson said 'the tide can be turned' in the fight against coronavirus within the next 12 weeks.
Stanley Johnson made a rather controversial appearance on This Morning today (March 17).
Boris Johnson has told British citizens the government will act as if it is in wartime in a bid to beat 'this enemy' amid the coronavirus crisis.
Prime minister Boris Johnson has introduced further measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
"Now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact and to stop all non-essential travel"
Boris Johnson has urged all British citizens to end all 'non-essential' contact and stop going to pubs, restaurants and clubs in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
By Jake Kanter
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will consider stricter measures to tackle coronavirus in the UK at an emergency Cobra meeting later.