The U.K. government has tightened restrictions on the British public in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
As of Tuesday morning, all nonessential public buildings and places are closed, ranging from libraries to churches, outdoor gyms and playgrounds, and all social events including weddings and baptisms have been stopped.
"Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease spreading between households," Johnson added. The stricter measures came after members of the U.K.'s parliament debated emergency legislation Monday designed to give the government greater powers to enforce measures designed to stop the coronavirus outbreak.
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