Police will enforce new quarantine rules under which people will only be allowed to leave home for essential supplies, one form of daily exercise, medical care for yourself or others or “absolutely necessary” work.
Boris Johnson tonight closed all shops selling non-essential goods, playgrounds, libraries and churches as the World Health Organization warned that the coronavirus pandemic was accelerating around the world.
He said that police would have the power to enforce the rules which include a ban on public gatherings of more than two people. The new quarantine rules will last at least three weeks and could be renewed – or even toughened – depending on the progress of the disease.
“From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction :
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