The UK coronavirus public lockdown will last for up to six months.
According to Business Insider, police would fine £30 and andit will go up to a maximum of £1,000 for anyone refusing to comply.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the national lockdownin a statement to the nation on Monday evening following a weekend in which theUK public had flocked to some public spaces in record numbers despite officialguidance urging them to stay at home.
The ban, which will last for an initial 3 weeks fromTuesday, is “highly likely” to be extended until May or June, according to the SunNewspaper, with police forces being told to prepare for a lockdown lasting upto six months.
Under the new rules, British people will be barred fromleaving their homes for anything other than the following “essential”activities.
To ensure that the lockdown is obeyed, Johnson alsoannounced he would close all shops selling “nonessential goods,” as well asplaygrounds, libraries, and places of worship.
He also announced ban on gatherings of more than two peoplein public, excluding those people who live together.
“Fines will reportedly begin at £30 but could rise to £1,000for repeated infringement, under emergency legislation passed this week by theUK government.”