Brits told to 'work from home if you can'
BRITS will today be told to work from home if they can in a huge shift away from the 'back to work' message.
He told Sky News this morning: "If it is possible for people to work from home then we would encourage them to do so." And he admitted that some people would have to continue coming in to work - like people working in factories or retail.The news comes as part of a new package of coronavirus measures the PM will reveal this lunchtime.
More restrictions on social gathering are also expected - with the details to be revealed in the House of Commons later.Mr Gove said the Government was taking "reluctant steps" with the new coronavirus measures, but added that they are "absolutely necessary".
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