PM Boris Johnson outlines new measures in the fightback against COVID-19

The video discusses the importance of social distancing to slow the spread of a disease. It advises avoiding nonessential contact and travel, working from home, and using online NHS services. Special emphasis is placed on protecting vulnerable groups, including the elderly and those with health conditions, by shielding them for 12 weeks. The video highlights the urgency of these measures, particularly in London, to alleviate pressure on the health system.

How does the timing of these measures relate to the peak of the epidemic?

What specific advice is given to Londoners regarding social contact?