The government say they are not ready to review lockdown measures, despite the number of new coronavirus cases "moving in the right direction."
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From Friday, schools across the UK will close 'until further notice' in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said during his daily press conference that he hopes they can keep school closures to ‘an absolute minimum’.
But he cannot say how long this will last for.
He also urged parents not to leave children in the care of grandparents or older relatives who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill if they contract Covid-19.
Nurseries and private schools across
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UK government to bring in emergency coronavirus law today giving police more power to arrest people as London faces 'lockdown'
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Boris Johnson tells parents 'don't leave children with grandparents or older relatives' after announcing school closures
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Government announces three month mortgage holidays for homeowners caught up in coronavirus pandemic
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UK Government pledges grants and loans to pubs, clubs and music venues
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson declares 'we will act like wartime Government and beat this enemy'
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Manchester music venues begin announcing closures after government's coronavirus advice
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