States to stay home. Anyone flouting the restrictions in new york faces fines. Good afternoon and welcome to this bbc news special. The uk is adjusting to a changed way of life, as radical new measures aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus come into force from today, as has already happened in much of europe. Coronavirus come into force today. As has happened in much of europe. Inafew as has happened in much of europe. In a few minutes we will take you to downing street for the latest briefing from the government. Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced all public venues including pubs, restaurants, gyms, theatres and cinemas must close with theatres and cinemas must close with the decision to be reviewed on a monthly basis. It came as the chancellor announced an unprecedented package of measures to protect businesses and workers, including a commitment to pay up to 80 of peoples wagers to a maximum of £2500 a month for those whose jobs are at risk due to the pandemic. In europe
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