PM Boris Johnson warns country is 'only a matter of weeks' behind Italy. FMTNews London
March 22, 2020 8:44 PM
Johnson’s warning came amid a growing debate about whether people are taking warnings to socially distance from each other seriously enough and whether or not government should enforce stronger restrictions.“We are only a matter of weeks — two or three — behind Italy. The Italians have a superb health care system. And yet their doctors and nurses have been completely overwhelmed by the demand.”
On Friday, Downing Street announced stronger measures to try and combat the spread, including the closing of bars, pubs and restaurants.
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