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| UK coronavirus live: police could enforce London social distancing; seven people die in Wales | UK coronavirus live: police could enforce London social distancing; seven people die in Wales |
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| Concerns over people flouting social distancing rules; shops under pressure to close; rough sleepers race against time to self-isolate | Concerns over people flouting social distancing rules; shops under pressure to close; rough sleepers race against time to self-isolate |
| The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, issued a stark warning to those in the capital today, saying that unless people stop interacting with each other, more people will die and police may have to enforce social distancing rules. | |
| Speaking on the Andrew Marr Show, Khan said: | |
| He added that while “it’s really important that the police are focused on the priorities they’ve got”, if people continue to ignore social distancing advice, they could be drafted in to enforce the measures. | |
| More national parks and gardens across the country are closing as, despite government advice on social distancing, good weather and Mother’s Day celebrations continue to draw crowds to attractions. | |
| Organisations such as Chatsworth House, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the National Trust made the decision in order to “restrict the spread of the coronavirus”, after visitor numbers remained high on Saturday. | |
| Chatsworth chief executive, Stephen Vickers, said the decision had “not been taken lightly”. He said: | |
| An RHS spokesman said its gardens had remained “very busy” on Saturday and that it could no longer “guarantee the Government’s requirement for social distancing”. | |
| Meanwhile, the National Trust director general, Hilary McGrady, said the organisation would be taking measures to ensure that people do not lose their connection with nature, and that sites of natural beauty remain open “virtually”. She said: | |
| A spokesman for the Royal Parks said their venues would remain open for the time being, though cafes and kiosks have been closed. | |
| They added: “If people do not follow social distancing guidelines, we will have no choice but to close the parks.” | |
| People with underlying health conditions including severe asthma and specific cancers are being urged to stay at home “at all times” to protect themselves against coronavirus. | |
| People who fall into the high-risk categories should avoid any face-to-face contact for at least 12 weeks, the government said. | |
| Those at risk will receive a letter from NHS England and should implement the measures from the day they receive it, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said. | |
| People who are most at risk include: | |
| Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radical radiotherapy for lung cancer, as well as those with cancers of the blood or bone marrow who are at any stage of their treatment. | |
| People having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer. | |
| Those undergoing targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system, such as protein kinase inhibitors. | |
| People who have had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the past six months or who are still taking immunosuppression drugs. | |
| Those with respiratory conditions including severe asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis. | |
| Pregnant women who have significant heart disease. | |
| The DHSC said people with rare diseases and inborn errors of metabolism that significantly increase infection are also classed as high-risk. | |
| Those with serious health conditions face the highest risk of needing hospital treatment for Covid-19 according to the DHSC. | |
| The measures advise people not to leave their home, attend any gatherings, or go out for shopping, while deliveries should be left at the door to minimise contact, the DHSC said. | |
| People living with others in the same house are advised to keep two metres away from each other, use separate bathrooms where possible, and separate towels. | |
| There are currently 5,018 confirmed cases of people with Covid-19 coronavirus in the UK. | There are currently 5,018 confirmed cases of people with Covid-19 coronavirus in the UK. |
| As 53 more people died of the disease in England, the UK death toll rose to more than 200 this morning. | As 53 more people died of the disease in England, the UK death toll rose to more than 200 this morning. |
| NHS England said all 53 patients had underlying health conditions and the eldest was 94. | NHS England said all 53 patients had underlying health conditions and the eldest was 94. |
| In Wales the death toll has risen to 12 as seven more patients died, while Scotland’s stands at seven and Northern Ireland’s remains at one. | In Wales the death toll has risen to 12 as seven more patients died, while Scotland’s stands at seven and Northern Ireland’s remains at one. |
| Boris Johnson has tweeted to say that everyone should stay at home this Mother’s Day in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. | Boris Johnson has tweeted to say that everyone should stay at home this Mother’s Day in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. |
| He advised people to keep in touch my calling, texting or using social media instead. | He advised people to keep in touch my calling, texting or using social media instead. |
| Earlier in the week Johnson was criticised for saying during a press conference that he hoped to be able to see his mother on Sunday, contradicting official social distancing advice. | Earlier in the week Johnson was criticised for saying during a press conference that he hoped to be able to see his mother on Sunday, contradicting official social distancing advice. |
| Aides clarified afterwards that the prime minister was referring to seeing his mother, Charlotte, via Skype. | Aides clarified afterwards that the prime minister was referring to seeing his mother, Charlotte, via Skype. |
| Welcome to today’s coverage of the coronavirus crisis in the UK. This is Jessica Murray and I’ll be taking you through the latest developments and stories for the afternoon. | Welcome to today’s coverage of the coronavirus crisis in the UK. This is Jessica Murray and I’ll be taking you through the latest developments and stories for the afternoon. |
| Wales has said a further seven people have died after contracting coronavirus - taking the total number of deaths during the pandemic to 12. All those who died were over 70 and had underlying medical conditions. | Wales has said a further seven people have died after contracting coronavirus - taking the total number of deaths during the pandemic to 12. All those who died were over 70 and had underlying medical conditions. |
| Meanwhile, police could use emergency powers to enforce rules on social distancing and reduce the further spread of coronavirus, the London mayor has said, amid concerns about mixed messages from central government on the issue. | Meanwhile, police could use emergency powers to enforce rules on social distancing and reduce the further spread of coronavirus, the London mayor has said, amid concerns about mixed messages from central government on the issue. |
| Shops are coming under continued pressure to close their doors in order to stop the close contact of customers, which goes against social distancing guidelines. | Shops are coming under continued pressure to close their doors in order to stop the close contact of customers, which goes against social distancing guidelines. |
| Timpson is the latest retailer to announce it is closing, with all 2,150 outlets shutting their doors by 23 March. Chief Executive James Timpson said the business is going into hibernation but all staff will remain on full pay. | Timpson is the latest retailer to announce it is closing, with all 2,150 outlets shutting their doors by 23 March. Chief Executive James Timpson said the business is going into hibernation but all staff will remain on full pay. |
| Meanwhile, Waterstones is trending on Twitter following a backlash over the company’s decision to remain open. | Meanwhile, Waterstones is trending on Twitter following a backlash over the company’s decision to remain open. |
| Staff said they have not been provided with any personal protective equipment and are being put at risk by close contact with customers. | Staff said they have not been provided with any personal protective equipment and are being put at risk by close contact with customers. |
| Last week James Daunt, the managing director of Waterstones, said the virus had led to “unprecedented demand” for books and a 17% increase in sales, calling for all bookshops to be kept open because they serve an essential purpose. | Last week James Daunt, the managing director of Waterstones, said the virus had led to “unprecedented demand” for books and a 17% increase in sales, calling for all bookshops to be kept open because they serve an essential purpose. |