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

The video provides an update on the UK's response to COVID-19, emphasizing the need to delay and flatten the epidemic's peak. It outlines initial measures, such as staying home if symptomatic, and introduces stricter guidelines as cases rise. Households with symptoms should isolate for 14 days, and everyone is advised to avoid nonessential contact and travel. The importance of working from home and avoiding social venues is stressed to protect the NHS.

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