Previously, advice from the government largely said those who were older, vulnerable and had underlying health conditions were most at risk. Today, they extended their risk warning to pregnant women for the first time. (Image: PA)Now, a full list of those classes as more at risk has been issuedl. Mr Johnson added: "This advice about avoiding all social contact is particularly important for people over 70, for pregnant women and for those with some health conditions." Public Health England chief medical officer Chris Whitty described the new guidance for those more at risk as "absolutely critical".

Source: Daily Mirror March 16, 2020 21:53 UTC