LONDON, March 23 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday evening a series of measures that aim to restrict social contact in the United Kingdom, so as to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Johnson made the announcement during a TV address to the nation. "From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction: you must stay at home," said the prime minister.
Starting from Monday night, people in Britain will only be allowed to leave their homes for "very limited purposes", including shopping for basic necessities, for any medical need, for one form of exercise a day, and to travel to and from work when necessary, said Johnson.
Police have powers to enforce the rules, including fines and dispersing gatherings, according to Johnson.
Meanwhile, all shops selling non-essential goods, such as clothing and electronic stores, are ordered to close, and places like libraries, playgrounds, and outdoor gyms will be closed.
All social events are banned and even gatherings of more than two people in public, except for people one lives with, are banned as well.
The tougher new measures will be in place for at least three weeks from Monday evening, according to the government.
The announcement came after the prime minister warned Sunday that the government will have to go further if people do not follow its advice.
"I believe the great majority of scientists will say the same, these measures are certainly appropriate and sensible and it was high time that they are taken by the government," said Prof. Sylvia Richardson, director of MRC Biostatistics Unit at University of Cambridge.
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