260k would’ve died without drastic coronavirus lockdown - but it may last 18mths

Coronavirus crisis shutdown could last 18 months

The PM refused to rule out drastic curfews like in other countriesSchools will stay open for now -Tap to see where COVID-19 is near you

The change in advice came after new data from Italy showed the impact on the health service has been more severe than feared. "These estimated were viewed as reasonable worst case. As information has been gathered in recent weeks, it's become clear its not the reasonable worst case, but the most likely scenario.the PM drastically ramped up Britain's battleplan

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