Severely disabled Plymouth man who fears catching coronavirus urges people to 'please stay at home'
A severely disabled Plymouth man says he is 'very concerned' about getting ill and is urging everyone to stay at home to avoid spreading the virus.
Kevin French, who has cerebral palsy and uses a spelling board to communicate, sent a video message to ITV News explaining how the coronavirus crisis is affecting him.
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The nation has been challenged to undertake social distancing measures in the face of tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.
New clarification issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) sets out who is advised to avoid which social situations amid the coronavirus outbreak.
If anyone is symptomatic – with a high temperature or a continuous cough – the whole household should stay at home for 14 days to avoid the spread of infection.
People who live alone should isolate themselves for seven days.
Social distancing is deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness.
This means working from home, not going to the pub or theatre, cancelling large gatherings.
If you do mix with other people, maintaining at least three steps from them and minimising physical contact, such as shaking hands.