UK coronavirus live: police could enforce London social distancing; seven people die in Wales

Concerns over people flouting social distancing rules; shops under pressure to close; rough sleepers race against time to self-isolateCoronavirus latest developments at a glanceUK: police could enforce London social distancing rulesFollow our global coronavirus coverage liveEnvironment: wild animals venture into cities in lockdownSee all our coronavirus coverage 1.49pm GMT More than 5,000 former nurses have registered to offer their services in the fight against coronavirus, the Nursing and Midwifery council has confirmed. UPDATE As of 11:30am today, we have received 5️⃣6️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ applications from across the UK to join the #COVID19 temporary register! Thank you, we are incredibly grateful to you. pic.twitter.com/tgzTQTyGOT 1.37pm GMT The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, issued a stark warning to those in the capital today, saying that unless people stop interacting with each other, more people will die and police may have to enforce social distancing rules.Speaking on the Andrew Marr Show, Khan said:I’m quite clear that unless people stay at home, unless people stop using public transport, unless it’s essential, unless people stop interacting with each other, more people will die.Please, please, please stop mixing, stay at home. Continue reading…
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