Boris unveils NEW measures to shield vulnerable with 12-week coronavirus lockdown

Boris Johnson unveiled his plans to shield 1.5million vulnerable people who are most at risk of coronavirus. The Prime Minister warned the Government will continue to implement measures if people do not abide by social distancing advice. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick added the vulnerable, who will be contacted by the NHS, will be asked to have no contact with the outside world for 12 weeks.

Speaking from Downing Street, Mr Johnson said: “We now need to take special steps to protect the vulnerable.

“Even if you think you are personally not vulnerable – there are plenty of people you can infect and lives are at risk.

“Take this advice seriously, follow it, it is absolutely crucial.

“As I have said, we will keep the implementation of these measures under constant review.

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“Remember in following this advice. Remember each and every one of us, you, are doing your bit in following this advice.

“The more we slow the spread, the more time we give the NHS to prepare, the more lives we will save, and the faster we will get through this.”

Mr Jenrick added: “I don’t underestimate what we’re asking of people. It will be tough.

“But if you are one of these people I want to assure these people on behalf of the Government that you are not alone.”