Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain in place “for a very period of time”, Downing Street has suggested.
It comes as Boris Johnson chaired his first Cabinet meeting since he was admitted to hospital with Covid-19, just over three weeks ago.
The Government was set to discuss its lockdown exit strategy as it faces ongoing pressure to release its plans while social distancing measures cripple the economy.
After the meeting, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman was asked about reports that the lockdown may be extended until June.
He said that the UK will have to take measures “for a long period of time”, telling reporters: “I think we will have to wait for the review to take place and I don’t think it is wise for me to pre-empt that.
“What you’ve obviously heard from Chris Whitty is that this is a disease that is going to be around for a significant amount of time – he’s said we have to be realistic. We’re going to have to do a lot of things for a long period of time.”
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