Not to stockpile medicines, as they report a big increase in customers. And hundreds of thousands of british citizens travelling abroad are urged by the Foreign Office to come home before more air routes are closed. And in sport, european rugby chiefs insist theyre committed to completing the campaigns this season, after the semis and final of the champions cup and challenge cup are postponed. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The government has sought to clarify the tough new restrictions introduced last night to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Prime Minister declared a National Emergency and ordered everyone to stay home and follow strict rules. You can only leave your home for very limited purposes, such as shopping for basic necessities like food and medicine. You can go outside for one form of exercise each day, either alone or with members of your household. You can leave home for any medical need or to care for a vulnerable person. And finally you can travel
An elite racer from Italy has been forced to withdraw from the Tour de France, due to a broken neck suffered after he collided with spectators on a particularly tricky part of.