What did Boris Johnson say about coronavirus in his speech today?

BORIS Johnson addressed the nation on the coronavirus threat after meeting ministers and officials to consider measures to fight the bug.

The Prime Minister held his daily press conference to update the public on Covid-19.

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What did Boris Johnson say about coronavirus? 

The prime minister outlined updated government plans in battling the coronavirus.

He urged Brits to curb social gatherings including going to the pub and advised families to stay at home for two weeks if they experience symptoms of the virus.

Workers were also told to work from home if they can.

The PM advised over 70s and pregnant women to avoid contact to help stop the spread of the disease.

Each day Boris Johnson will talk about how the government is dealing with the virus. 

A Downing Street spokesperson said the government is "committed" to keeping the public informed about what it is doing to stem the spread of the bug and will always be led by science to "bring forward the right responses at the right time".

The PM or a senior minister will then hold each subsequent daily briefing, and answer media questions, while supported by a range of medical and scientific experts, No 10 said.

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When is the next press conference?

The press conferences are set to happen daily to inform the Brits about government's plans in the battle against COVID-19.

The prime minister will advise the citizens about ways to protect themselves from the deadly bug.

They may also be attended by some senior ministers and advisers.

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Why is Boris holding daily press conferences?

It follows criticism of No 10 for an apparent lack of transparency over its plans to fight the virus.

Because of this, Sir Keir Starmer, a candidate to become the next Labour Party leader, had called for a "daily press conference". 

Sir Kier said he was "deeply concerned" that "ministers have been failing in their responsibilities to provide consistent and transparent public health advice".