UK coronavirus cases surge by 2,000 in a WEEK

The UK's coronavirus outbreak is one of the fastest escalating epidemics in Europe, official statistics have revealed. Boris Johnson said in a conference today: 'At the moment the disease is proceeding in a way that does not seem, yet, to be responding to our interventions' – he urged people to follow the advice to not go out in public or travel unless they cannot avoid it HOW MANY NEW CASES HAVE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES DIAGNOSED IN THE PAST WEEK? Avoid social contact Work from home if possible Avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other social venues If someone in your household has symptoms of coronavirus, everyone in the home self-isolate for 14 days If isolating, only go outside for exercise, and do it away from other people Ask for help with daily necessities like food and medical supplies If that is not possible - for example if you live in a remote area - you should limit social contact as much as possible Vulnerable groups should self-isolate for 12 weeks from this weekend even if they have no symptoms – This includes people aged 70 and over and other adults who would normally be advised to have the flu vaccination, including people with chronic diseases such as chronic heart disease or chronic kidney disease, and pregnant women. A full list is here All unnecessary visits to friends and relatives in care homes should end Continue to take your children to school unless they or someone else in your home has symptoms of the coronavirus Londoners need to socially distance and work from home even more than the rest of the UK because the disease is more widespread there Mass gatherings should not happen – they will no longer receive emergency services' protection if they do go ahead In the past week, the UK has declared the fifth most new cases of coronavirus – 2,170. Boris Johnson today insisted Britain can 'turn the tide' on coronavirus within 12 weeks - but issued a stark plea for Londoners to be stricter in obeying the advice on 'social isolation' At a press conference in Downing Street tonight, Boris Johnson said he knew how much was being asked of the public as he insisted he was confident the outbreak can be 'sent packing' 'It is vital that people follow that advice and there is huge evidence that they are,' Mr Johnson said.