Social distancing strategies and advice for work, schools, home and public transport following UK coronavirus lockdown
TO stop the spread of coronavirus, health officials have advised the public to practice social distancing.
This means staying at home, avoiding crowds and keeping at least two metres - or six feet - away from other people.
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It can be difficult to put into practice, especially for families with young kids or key workers across the country.
But those who don't have been branded "selfish" by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
And the public have now been asked to stay at home at all times - with only the following exceptions:
- Shopping for food or medicine
- One form of exercise for yourself or pets alone or with members of your household only. Not friends.
- Medical appointments or as a carer visiting a vulnerable person.
- Travel to and from work for essential workers only.
If you must head outside then here are some steps you can take to keep safe...
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Officials have said social distancing measures introduced by the government could go on for 12 to 18 months.
Dr Jenny Harries, England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer, told Sky News: "It is likely such measures - most notably, large scale social distancing - will need to be in place for many months - perhaps until a vaccine becomes available.
"The effects on countries and the world will be profound".