Coronavirus: Off-licences deemed 'essential' during lockdown as they are added to govt list

Off-licences are now included in what the government deems are businesses essential in keeping the country running as it tries the slow the spread of coronavirus

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They were added to the list of shops allowed to stay open after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered pubs and bars to close earlier this week.Explainer: How to self-isolate Business that can stay open also include corner shops, pharmacies, supermarkets, hardware stores, banks, petrol stations and bike shops.

Mr Johnson had ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses on Monday night, bringing the UK into lockdown in a bid to ease pressure on the NHS.Pubs, bars and restaurants had already been told to close up to stop people congregating and mixing. Also closed are places of worship - except for funerals - with libraries, museums, galleries and bingo halls also doing their bit to stop people spreading the virus.

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