UK to move to shielding over-70s in coming weeks: Health secretary

The British government has called for a national effort similar to the one which helped the country survive during the Second World War as it prepares to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Health Minister Matt Hancock said measures the government planned included isolating people aged over 70 for up to four months.

He said the announcement would come "certainly in the coming weeks, absolutely."

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