Some over-70s and people with significant pre-existing conditions will be asked within days to be “largely shielded from social contact” for 12 weeks. Those with symptoms or members of their household should avoid contact with you as much as possible. But you are strongly advised to carefully follow social distancing measures. The same measures about social distancing apply to pregnant women, who have been told it is “particularly important” for them to avoid unnecessary social contact. How long will these social distancing measures last?

Source: Daily Mirror March 17, 2020 01:02 UTC