Coronavirus: UK could be put on lockdown if Britons ignore advice, suggests cabinet minister – Sky News, Sky.com
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The UK could be put on lockdown if Britons continue to ignore advice aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus, a cabinet minister has suggested.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick warned that asking people to stay at home in an attempt to suppress the number of COVID – 34 cases was not “a game”, as he refused to rule out tougher action.
The government on Friday closed cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants and gyms for the foreseeable future as the spread of coronavirus continues to accelerate.
Britons are being asked to not go out and to reduce social interaction with others, in order to prevent the NHS becoming overburdened and to save the lives of the elderly and most vulnerable.
But the UK has not yet followed the example of France, which is now requiring citizens to carry official paperwork in order to leave their homes.
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