London could be put on coronavirus lockdown within days with pubs closed, police guarding shops and public movement restricted

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• London could be placed into coronavirus lockdown within days.
• Pubs and restaurants could be closed and strict controls placed on public movement.
• Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed plans by the UK government to impose "stringent measures" imminently.
• The police and even the army could help enforce the restrictions and guard supermarkets.
• Downing Street sources told Business Insider that any lockdown would not happen before Friday.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

London could be placed into lockdown within days as the number of coronavirus cases in the capital continues to rise well above the rest of the United Kingdom.

Under the plans currently under consideration by UK officials, pubs and restaurants could be closed and heavy restrictions placed on movement by the public.

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