Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a televised address to the nation from 10 Downing Street in London on Monday. Photo: AP
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a televised address to the nation from 10 Downing Street in London on Monday. Photo: AP
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Boris Johnson orders England-wide coronavirus lockdown with health system pushed to breaking point

  • Latest rules mean everyone must stay home unless they are medical staff or other key workers, and can only leave to buy essential supplies or exercise
  • Police will enforce the restrictions, which start immediately and will last until at least February 15

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Updated: 6:27am, 5 Jan, 2021

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a televised address to the nation from 10 Downing Street in London on Monday. Photo: AP
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a televised address to the nation from 10 Downing Street in London on Monday. Photo: AP
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