The UK’s new coronavirus measures in numbers
Crunching the data behind the government’s new approach to tackling the crisis
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On Monday the government ramped up its coronavirus measures, advising greater social distancing and warning the disease was “approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve”.
The new measures included advice to avoid pubs, clubs, cinemas and theatres. The prime minister also said avoiding unnecessary social contact was particularly important for pregnant women, the over-70s, and those with underlying health conditions that could make them more vulnerable to the virus.
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