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Cooped up Brits flock to parks to enjoy 18C sun – but some still sunbathe and flout social distancing rules – the sun, thesun.co.uk

BRITS flocked to the parks today to soak up the C sunshine as the UK was treated to another warm day in lockdown.

Dozens of cooped up people packed out green spaces this afternoon but some still flouted the rules to sunbathe.

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People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun , although perhaps shouldn’t be sitting on the benches for too long (Credit: w8media People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

Cyclists were pictured in Richmond. Park – cycling has been banned here – but NHS workers are allowed to peddle through the park still People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long (Credit: w8media

People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long Cops warned people against sunbathing despite the nice weather as the UK remains in lockdown C) redit: London News Pictures People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

People were out and about exercising in parks today in the sunshine Credit: London News Pictures

People were out and about exercising in parks today in the sunshine

People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long 56 People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long Kensington Park gardens were full of people on a sunny Sunday People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long: Credit: Reuters

Kensington Park gardens were full of people on a sunny Sunday People were still sunbathing despite the rules stating brits shouldn’t be lingering in parks People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long (Credit: w8media People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

As the UK is set to enter its fourth week of lockdown the warm weather and blue skies proved too tempting.

Many people appeared to be having their allotted one hour daily slot of outdoors exercise and keeping two meters apart.

But some were caught sunbathing and gathering in groups as they walked around Kensington Palace Gardens.

And people were still snapped cycling through Richmond Park in South West London, which is now banned.

However NHS workers are allowed to bike through the park if they are traveling to and from a shift.

The UK coronavirus death toll today surpassed 26, as fatalities increased by 747.

Health authorities confirmed , 114 people had died in hospitals across the country as infections rose by 5, to 534,

In just 64 hours, 960 deaths in England were confirmed yesterday, including patients between 067 and 300 – years-old, bringing the total to , .

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Walkers packed a canal path in Derby as signs encouraged people not to crowd it

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People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

Kensington Palace gardens saw dozens of people make the most of the sunny weather

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Cyclists were snapped going through Richmond Park in South West London

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Londoners poured into the green spaces on a sunny afternoon People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long (Credit: w8media People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long Londoners poured into the green spaces on a sunny afternoon People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long People were seen sitting on benches in central London as the sun shone this afternoon People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long Credit: w8media
56 The sunshine and warm weather saw Brits flock to green spaces

: w8media People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

Among those who died after catching the disease was a – year-old with no underlying health conditions.

Scotland’s death toll rose to 1419 – rising by 120 – while Wales recorded 067 new deaths bringing their total to

In Northern Ireland, the number of fatalities increased by to 620.

Health authorities confirmed as of 5pm yesterday, 300, (people had tested positive for the bug, up by 5, in one day across the UK.

Brits will

remain in lockdown for another three weeks to slow the spread of coronavirus – with the UK government reportedly two weeks away from announcing how the country will emerge from the drastic measures.

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People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

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And Ministers have been accused of “treating the public like children” after refusing to discuss the exit strategy from lockdown.

There has been growing pressure on the government to outline its plan, with economic paralysis wreaking havoc on jobs and businesses.

(Around a million out-of-work Brits have tried to claim Universal Credit since the shutdown started last month.

Two in three construction firms are set to fold by June unless the government steps in to help, with firms begging for clarity amid confusion on when the lockdown will end .

It emerged on Friday night NHS staff will have to treat coronavirus patients without full-length gowns with hospital set to run out within hours.

Public Health England is set to tell frontline staff to wear a flimsy plastic apron when gowns have run out – which could lead to more hero healthcare workers contracting the virus.

The guidance will be a U-turn on existing advice which told NHS staff that full-length waterproof surgical gowns should be worn for all high-risk hospital procedures, The Guardian revealed.

People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long Cops patrolling along Brighton’s seafront today chatting to the public

People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long People queuing outside B&Q in Plymouth on a sunny Sunday People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long Credit: w8media People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long Runners and cyclists out in force on the Bournemouth seafront this afternoon Credit: Bournemouth News

People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

The Hove seafront was full of sunseekers on the warm Sunday afternoon People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long : eddie mitchell People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

People spent their hour outside exercising and sticking to the regulations People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long (Credit: w8media

The Hove seafront was full of sunseekers on the warm Sunday afternoon

Cyclists hit the canal path in Derby to make the most of the sunny weather People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long (Credit: © Ashley Kirk People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long People were reminded not to overuse the towpaths and stay local (Credit: © Ashley Kirk People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long)

People in Holland Park, London, were pictured soaking up the sun, although perhaps shouldn't be sitting on the benches for too long

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launched the world’s largest clinical trial for coronavirus treatments.

Adults diagnosed with the disease are being offered the chance to enroll in the trial when admitted to over NHS hospitals.

Those who agree to take part are randomly assigned to standard care alone or standard care plus one of three existing drugs.

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