London could be put on coronavirus lockdown within days with bars and restaurants closed and public movement restricted.
newspapers report that such drastic measures will likely be rolled out first in the capital, where the number of coronavirus cases is racing ahead of the rest of the UK.that the restrictions could initially last for a matter of weeks and involve: "Only one person allowed to leave home at a time, with no entry to local shopping areas. Supermarkets would be guarded by police, while pharmacies would be among the few other shops to remain open.
The Daily Telegraph also reported sources suggesting tough new restrictions were coming for the UK capital by the weekend.
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