Coronavirus: Isolation for over-70s ‘an enormous ask’

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Coronavirus: Isolation for over-70s ‘an enormous ask’

Each Briton over the age of 70 shall be informed "throughout the coming weeks" to remain at residence for an prolonged interval to assist defend th


Each Briton over the age of 70 shall be informed “throughout the coming weeks” to remain at residence for an prolonged interval to assist defend them from the coronavirus, Well being Secretary Matt Hancock has mentioned.

He informed the BBC’s Andrew Marr the principles won’t come into pressure simply but – and admitted that asking the aged to self-isolate for a very long time could be “an enormous ask”.

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UK viewers can watch Andrew Marr’s full interview with Well being Secretary Matt Hancock on BBC iPlayer.



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