Boris Johnson orders to ‘stay at home’ for THREE weeks

Boris Johnson has declared that the UK should ‘stay at home’ in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus

Under the new measures, people will only be able to leave their homes to shop for

“Basic necessities, as infrequently as possible”
“One form of exercise a day will be allowed either alone or with family members.”
“Medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person”
“Travel to and from work “where this is absolutely necessary”

All shops selling non-essential items will also close, as will libraries, playgrounds, outdoor gyms and places of worship.

Parks will remain open, but police will have the power to disperse groups of more than two people.

Police will have the power to issue fines to anyone who ignores the rules.

Weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies will also be banned, although funerals will still go ahead.

These measures will be reviewed in three weeks’ time, and may be relaxed if is deemed appropriate.

Boris Johnson said “I know that as they have in the past so many times, the people of this country will rise to that challenge.”

“We will come through it stronger than ever. We will beat the coronavirus and we will beat it together.”

“And therefore I urge you at this moment of national emergency to stay at home, protect our NHS and save lives.”