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    U.K. Prime Minister Tells Brits To Stay Home, Threatens Fines

    Boris Johnson has ordered that people stay in their homes, aside from four exemptions. Only essential businesses will be allowed to stay open and the police will be empowered to enforce the measures.
    by Merrit Kennedy Mar 23, 2020 1 minute

    U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced sweeping new restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Brits must now stay home – with very few exceptions – or risk facing fines.

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