You might be beginning the day wondering whether you are one of the “key workers” whose children can still go to school next week. Train services are to be pared back across Britain from Monday as passengers are urged to stop all non-essential travel. Franchise operators have agreed with ministers to maintain a sufficient timetable for key workers and for those needing medical appointments, as well as ensuring the flow of freight. Australia, which closed its borders to foreigners on Thursday, has now advised against non-essential domestic travel during the Easter holidays. Sign upThe Guardian Morning Briefing is delivered to thousands of inboxes bright and early every weekday.

Source: The Guardian March 20, 2020 06:22 UTC