What do the coronavirus lockdown rules look like?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson put Britain on lockdown on Monday evening as he outlined strict new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, ordering people to only leave the house for a few specific reasons.

What do these rules look like, and what happens if people break them?

– When can people leave the house?

People are only supposed to leave the house for four reasons: Infrequent shopping for basic necessities such as food or medicine; one form of exercise a day; for a medical need or to take care of the vulnerable; and to go to work, but only if that cannot be done from home.

– What shops and public spaces will be open?

Shops permitted to stay open include supermarkets and other food shops, health shops, pharmacies including non-dispensing pharmacies, petrol stations, bicycle shops, home and hardware shops, launderettes and dry cleaners, garages, car rentals, pet shops, corner shops, newsagents, post offices and banks.

Parks will stay open for exercise, but playgrounds and outdoor gym spaces will be closed.

London’s Royal Parks have confirmed they will remain open after photos at the weekend showed a number of the capital’s green spaces filled with people.

However, they have threatened to close if people do not adhere to social distancing rules.

Director of parks Tom Jarvis said in a statement: “Social distancing, as set out by the Government, is absolutely crucial so people must stay at least two metres apart at all times.

“By following these rules, we can keep London’s parks open for everyone who needs them.

“We believe strongly that having access to green space has never been more important than it is today for people’s physical and mental wellbeing, particularly for those without a garden.”