Coronavirus: UK PM Johnson begins news conference

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that the government now had to take special steps to protect the most vulnerable from the coronavirus outbreak.

Ky comments

• UK PM Johnson says we have to slow the spread of the disease to save thousands of lives.
• Johnson says we now have to take special steps to protect the vulnerable.
• Says shielding of the vulnerable will save lives.
• Says we have to do more so existing measures are having the effect we want.
• Says wants to say more about how we interact outdoors.
• Says please follow the government's advice when outdoors - stay 2 metres apart.
•  We have already taken very draconian steps and it is important people can get out and exercise if they can.

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