Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said today, “Now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel“.

Here are some key points from the press conference this afternoon (Monday 16 March 2020):

• Anyone who lives with someone who has a cough or a temperature should stay at home for 14 days
• People should start working from home where they possibly can 
• Avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues
• Only use the NHS when we really need to 
• From tomorrow government will no longer be “supporting” mass gatherings using emergency workers