Teen claiming to have coronavirus spat at three-year-old girl and her father, police say

The girl and her father had been taking the daily exercise they are permitted during the U.K. lockdown when the incident occurred.

Last week, the U.K. government announced the measures would be extended for at least another three weeks as the country continues its fight against the spread of the virus.

There are more than 125,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus in the U.K. and more than 16,500 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. Around 440 people have recovered in the U.K.Countries with the most COVID-19 cases.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advice on Using Face Coverings to Slow Spread of COVID-19

Practice safe removal of face coverings by not touching eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash hands immediately after removing the covering.Clean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.

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