Boris Johnson has once again warned that if people continue to ignore social distancing rules he would have no choice but to introduce tougher measures to enforce it.
03.03.2020 - 15:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Boris Johnson unveiled the government's action plan to tackle coronavirus in the UK on Tuesday morning.
The 27-page document says an outbreak in the UK could lead to a fifth of workers being absent, cause the police to drop low-priority cases and force the NHS to delay non-urgent care.
Here's everything Boris Johnson said in his press conference unveiling the battle plan:
"Good morning and thank you for coming along, and I am very glad to be joined this morning by the government’s Chief Medical
Boris Johnson has once again warned that if people continue to ignore social distancing rules he would have no choice but to introduce tougher measures to enforce it.
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.
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.
The government is looking to buy hundreds of thousands of coronavirus testing kits that are 'as simple as a pregnancy test', the prime minister has said.
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.
Boris Johnson has issued 'drastic measures' following an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday.
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"
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will consider stricter measures to tackle coronavirus in the UK at an emergency Cobra meeting later.