UK lockdown rules: What am I allowed to do on lockdown?
BORIS JOHNSON has introduced a number of new measures which will restrict when and where people can leave their homes. So what are you allowed to do now the UK is on lockdown?
Coronavirus: Johnson says British people ‘must stay at home’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on Monday night (March 23) to introduce a number of new social distancing measures. The strict measures have been introduced to slow the spread of coronavirus and to save lives.
In his address to the nation, Mr Johnson said it was "vital" to slow the spread of coronavirus in the UK.
And in order to do this, the Prime Minister outlined that as of Monday night, a number of strict measures will be put in place.
Under the new restrictions, you will only be allowed to leave your house to shop for basic necessities, such as buying food.
All non-essential shops will be closed, including clothing and electronic stores.
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You can leave home for any medical need, and you can leave to provide help or care to a vulnerable person.
You can travel to or from work - but only when this is absolutely necessary and you cannot work from home.
You will be allowed to leave your home for one form of excercise a day, either on your own or with members of your household.
Parks will remain open for exercise, but any gatherings of more than two people who do not live together will be dispersed.
You should not be meeting friends, or family members who do not live in your home.
Police will have the power to enforce these rules, and anyone who is not following the rules could face a fine.
Other premises like libraries, outdoor gyms, playgrounds and places of worship will also be closed.
All social events, including weddings and baptisms, will not be allowed to go ahead.
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In his address to the nation, Mr Johnson said: "To put it simply, if too many people become seriously unwell at one time, the NHS will be unable to handle it - meaning more people are likely to die, not just from coronavirus but from other illnesses as well.
"So it's vital to slow the spread of the disease.
"Because that is the way we reduce the number of people needing hospital treatment at any one time, so we can protect the NHS's ability to cope - and save more lives.
"And that's why we have been asking people to stay at home during this pandemic.
"And though huge numbers are complying - and I thank you all - the time has now come for us all to do more.
"From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home."
The measures will be in place for at least three weeks, and will be under constant review.
Mr Johnson added that they may be able to relax the measures in three weeks time, if the evidence suggests such a move is possible.