Coronavirus: Thousands of retired medics asked to return to NHS
He added that officials would work with leading companies to radically increase the number of coronavirus tests, after the government pledgedThe government has bought a test that can detect whether someone has had coronavirus - and their immunity to it, he confirmed.
The health secretary's comments came during the first Question Time to be filmed without a studio audience as the BBC followed advice over social distancing.The Queen has cut short her official duties because of the outbreak and is now at Windsor Castle with the Duke of EdinburghThe 93-year-old praised the work of scientists, medics and emergency staff, but added that everyone has a"vitally important part to play".
Mr Johnson went on to rule out closing down public transport in London but pointed out people in some parts of the capital were not following government guidance on social distancing and would be"enforced" to do so if necessary.Trials of a coronavirus vaccine could begin within the next month, Public Health England has said
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