There are some signs that the UK may be able to slow the rate of coronavirus infection, Michael Gove has said.
24.03.2020 - 13:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
In a poignant address to the nation, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced strict new measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Mr Johnson, essentially, put the UK into lockdown on Monday night - ordering the public people to only to leave their homes under a list of "very limited purposes" as well as baning public gatherings of more than two people and told non-essential stores to close.
Many key workers - such as doctors, nurses and teaching staff - will also be having to go about
There are some signs that the UK may be able to slow the rate of coronavirus infection, Michael Gove has said.
A number of questions were raised when it was announced the UK would go into lockdown in the prime minister’s address to the nation on Monday evening.
Michael Gove has issued an apology after causing confusion about whether separated parents can see their children as the nation goes into lockdown.
Martin Lewis has taken to social media to update workers after Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the latest measures being implemented in a bid to combat the impact of the coronavirus across the UK.
Boris Johnson has said the Government is ready to impose tougher restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus if people do not follow the guidance on social distancing.
People were advised not to go out unless they really need to last night, and to 'socially isolate' themselves - but you wouldn't have known it by the state of Britain's pubs.