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COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus which is affecting all parts of the world.

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The main symptoms of COVID-19 are cough, fever and shortness of breath.

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There are simple things to do to help keep yourself and others safe from this virus.

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These include washing your hands often with soap for at least

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20 seconds and avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands.

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If you have symptoms, you should stay at home for 7 days to self-isolate.

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If you live with someone who has symptoms, then you should stay at home for 14 days.

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The first cases of coronavirus in the UK were confirmed on 31 January 2020 in Newcastle, England.

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By 1 March 2020, cases were found in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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On the 11th of March, the World Health Organisation declared the outbreak a pandemic.

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As a result of this, some airlines in the UK cancelled flights and the government advised

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people in the UK to avoid travelling if it wasn't essential. Also, the UK government advised people

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to practice social distancing, to avoid contact with others and to avoid going to bars, restaurants

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and theatres. However on the 20th of March Boris Johnson finally told bars, restaurants, gyms,

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cinemas etc to close. All sport and music events have been cancelled. On the 18th of March it was

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announced that all schools in the UK would close and people were told to work from home if possible.

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Boris Johnson and the UK government have been criticised for the way that they have handled the situation.

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Measures taken by the UK government have not been as serious as those taken by the Spanish government.

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However, it is likely that the UK will soon be on total lockdown like here in Spain.

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As of the 22nd of March, there were around 5,600 confirmed cases in the UK.

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Thank you.