The move, alongside other measures to scale back public transport across London, came as the government placed 20,000 troops on standby to help in the fight against COVID-19.

The official death toll in Britain from the virus reached 104 yesterday, up from 71 the previous day, with London the epicentre of the outbreak.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who yesterday ordered schools to close at the end of the week, had already urged people to limit social contact, work from home where possible and only make essential journeys.

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More than 1,000 people across the UK have died from coronavirus, the government has said.

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Coronavirus Scotland: 40 die from virus as confirmed cases reach 1245

40 people have died in Scotland from coronavirus - an increase of seven overnight.

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Coronavirus UK death toll soars to 1,019 as 260 die in 24 hours

The number of people who have succumbed to coronavirus in the UK has risen to 1,019, up 260 from Friday’s figure.

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The UK's coronavirus death toll has risen to 1,019 up from 759 the day before.

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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is self-isolating after developing mild symptoms of coronavirus.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a desperate request for US President Donald Trump during a phone call about the coronavirus pandemic - 'we need ventilators'.

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NHS heroes will begin being tested for coronavirus this weekend.

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Boris Johnson has been accused of taking a “nonchalant” approach to safety measures after testing positive for coronavirus.

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US President Donald Trump has said Boris Johnson is “going to be great” after the prime minister tested positive for coronavirus.

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The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

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Celebs are speaking out and advocating for precautions against the spread of coronavirus.

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Remember Abbey Road, the Beatles penultimate, 1969 album? Well, the iconic crosswalk, or “zebra crossing,” featured on the artwork of the record has just been repainted.

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Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty has coronavirus symptoms and is self-isolating

Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty has entered self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms.

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The Government's chief medical officer Chris Whitty has admitted he now has coronavirus symptoms.

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This Morning viewers have reacted as Ruth Langsford seemingly "laughed" as it was announced Boris Johnson had tested positive for coronavirus. News of the Prime Minister's diagnosis came during Friday morning's live episode of the hit ITV daytime show, with Ruth's husband Eamonn Holmes, 60, breaking the news to viewers.

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The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Boris Johnson's fiancee Carrie Symonds has not gone into isolation with the Prime Minister, who tested positive for coronavirus last night.

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The UK's Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been diagnosed with the coronavirus – just hours after Boris Johnson confirmed he had the bug.

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Boris Johnson claimed he was shaking hands with coronavirus patients just weeks before he himself tested positive for the illness.

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A total of 1059 people in Scotland have tested positive for coroanvirus - with 33 deaths.

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Coronavirus Scotland: 33 die as number of confirmed coronavirus cases hits 1059

Thirty-three people have died in Scotland from coronavirus - an increase of eight overnight.

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Tram drivers say they are facing unprecedented levels of antisocial behaviour amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner is self-isolating with coronavirus symptoms

Tameside MP and shadow education secretary Angela Rayner has said she believes she has caught coronavirus and is self-isolating.

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Coronavirus outbreak: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating but will still lead the government’s response to the outbreak.

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Boris Johnson's coronavirus diagnosis means senior ministers may need to self-isolate

Senior ministers including the Health Secretary may have to self-isolate after Boris Johnson was diagnosed with coronavirus.

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Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.

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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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