Young people have been issued further warnings to avoid pubs and unneccessary social contact to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and the UK's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance yesterday reiterated calls for younger people, especially in London, to heed government warnings.
And they said the coronavirus wreaking havoc round the globe and responsible now for more than 10,000 deaths worldwide can be severe for under-30s.
Officials are reportedly fearful that complacency among younger generations could curb government efforts to contain the virus through social distancing measures.