Live updates on coronavirus in Yorkshire as region begins social distancing

Measures to protect the public from the spread of coronavirus have taken a step forward as more people begin isolating and working from home.
By Susie Beever
Published 17th Mar 2020, 10:19 BST
Updated 17th Mar 2020, 10:22 BST
A man wears a face mask on a train in London as the public are urged to social distance and stay at home where possible. Picture: Yui Mok/PA WireA man wears a face mask on a train in London as the public are urged to social distance and stay at home where possible. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire
A man wears a face mask on a train in London as the public are urged to social distance and stay at home where possible. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said yesterday (Monday) that people should now self-isolate for 14 days if they, or anybody in their household, develops symptoms of Covid-19. Mr Johnson is expected to brief the country again this afternoon.

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