5 Apr 2020

Health Secretary says social distancing “mission critical” amid people flouting rules over good weather

Communities Editor

Following social distancing rules is “mission critical”, the Health secretary Matt Hancock has said – warning those flouting the rules were risking their own lives, and the lives of others.

Following social distancing rules is “mission critical”, the Health secretary Matt Hancock has said – warning those flouting the rules were risking their own lives, and the lives of others.

With one park forced to close yesterday because too many people were flouting the rules.