Boris Johnson has said that coronavirus is the worst public health crisis in a generation and families will lose loved ones early because of it
But the prime minister said schools should not close unless they are specifically told to.Mr Johnson defended his decision not to go further and copy countries like Ireland,, saying he was being guided by the science and the measures were right for the present phase of the pandemic.
New government advice published online said people should visit the NHS111 website rather than calling the helpline if possible. In Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced gatherings of more than 500 people will be cancelled to ease pressure on the NHS.The next phase of Whitehall's response plan -"research" - would see the government pivot to learn more about how the virus spreads and how those who are infected can be treated most effectively.
The laws are likely to give the government power to relax lots of regulations, including allowing larger class sizes, changes to rules on care homes and allowing retired medical professionals to return to work.
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