U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced lockdown measures in the capital city of London.
"We are collectively telling cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants to close tonight as soon as they reasonably can and not to open tomorrow," U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks during a coronavirus news conference inside number 10 Downing Street on March 19, 2020 in London, England.U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced lockdown measures in the capital city of London, telling cafes, bars and restaurants to close from Friday.
To date, the U.K. has reported 3,297 cases of the coronavirus, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, with 168 deaths. Schools in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will all close until further notice from Friday.The former mayor of London has ruled out the prospect of stopping public transport in London, despite speculation about possible travel restrictions where approximately 9 million people live.with their approach to the outbreak.
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