Government coronavirus letter from Boris Johnson in FULL – message from Downing Street explained

WHILE the Prime Minster remains in intensive care, his letter to the nation on coronavirus has been delivered to homes across the UK.

His message comes as the UK's death toll topped 6,000 after 758 died in England alone on the deadliest day so far.

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What is in Boris Johnson's letter to the nation?

A letter from the Prime Minister is landing on the doorsteps of 30 million households across all four UK nations.

Aside from English, the letter has been translated so there are Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Urdu and other versions.

Johnson is urging people to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.

He's also outlined guidance that everyone should follow, and the measures the government has put in place to fight the new killer bug, and to support businesses and workers.

"In just a few short weeks, everyday life in this country has changed dramatically.

"We all feel the profound impact of coronavirus not just on ourselves, but on our loved ones and our communities.

"I understand completely the difficulties this disruption has caused to your lives, businesses and jobs," Johnson says in the two-page message.