Given the expected trajectory of the disease, and the decisions taken by other countries who are ahead of Britain in terms of virus progression, it is unlikely the restrictions will be lifted in three weeks.
The Prime Minister said that measures would be in place for three weeks - until April 13 - and then reviewed.
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