Pensioners face further anguish as the Government doubled down on its advice for them to stay at home while restrictions on others are lifted.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged over-70s to remain indoors and avoid contact with people outside their households. He also advised pregnant women and those with underlying health issues against meeting others to protect themselves from coronavirus.
It comes after the Government eased lockdown restrictions in England, allowing people to exercise more outside and to meet a pal or a family member in the park.
Speaking in the House of Commons today, Mr Johnson said: "I'm sorry to say we shall continue to ask those who are clinically vulnerable, including pregnant women and people over 70, or