- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said in a speech to the UK coronavirus is "the biggest threat this country has faced for decades".
- In light of new restrictions, people will be allowed to leave their homes for:
- - Shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
- - One form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle, alone or with members of their household;
- - Any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person;
- - Travelling to and from work, but only where it is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home
- The Daily Echo will be reporting live updates and news throughout the day.
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