March 24, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered people to stay at home to try to halt the spread of coronavirus, closing alll but essential shops, and warning that those who do not follow the rules will face fines.

"From this evening, I must give the British people a very simple instruction: you must stay at home," Johnson said on Monday in a prerecorded televised address to the nation, replacing his usual daily news conference.

As deaths from the virus in the United Kingdom jumped to 335, Johnson said people would only be allowed to leave their homes to exercise, shop for basic necessities, address a medical need, provide care for others, or travel to and from work where absolutely necessary.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/uk-locks-weeks-slow-spread-coronavirus-200323204439795.html