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THE Government addressed the country today (May 22) as part of the daily coronavirus briefings at 5pm, led by Priti Patel. 

These daily press conferences aim to inform the public on any decisions being taken by the Government to combat Covid-19.

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 Home Secretary Priti Patel leads today's coronavirus daily briefing at Downing Street
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Home Secretary Priti Patel leads today's coronavirus daily briefing at Downing Street

What was said during the coronavirus press briefing today?

Priti Patel started the address by revealing the Government is enforcing a new quarantine measure to prevent a second wave of Covid-19.

This new measure means all visitors entering the UK will have to self-isolate for 14 days starting from June 8.

Patel announced spot checks will take place, with arrivals being asked to provide addresses and contact numbers to enable these to take place.

A fixed penalty of £1,000 will be put in place for any rule-breakers.

Head of UK border force Paul Lincoln added that medical professionals will be amongst those not required to self-isolate for 14 days and that in extreme circumstances entry to the UK maybe refused to certain people who don't comply with quarantine measures.

Priti Patel then continues to say “The answer as to why we're bringing in these measures now is simple: It is to protect that hard-won progress and prevent a devastating resurgence in a second wave of the virus.”

The Home Secretary then went on to say the Government will work hard to support the international travel and tourism industry recover from the effects of this pandemic and reopen the industry in a responsible way.

Sir Patrick then suggested that the UK had only hit an "artificial peak" and reiterated that social distancing must still be maintained.

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What time was today's briefing?

The briefing was held today (May 22) at 5pm at 10 Downing Street.

Since March 16, the Government has held these meetings on a daily basis. In the briefings, officials reveal the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.

Who was speaking?

Today, Home Secretary Priti Patel addressed the nation at the coronavirus press conference.

She was joined by Paul Lincoln, head of the UK's Border Force, and Sir Patrick Vallance, chief scientific adviser to the UK government.

How can I watch it?

The press conference briefings are broadcast live by the BBC at 5pm.

You can also watch the live broadcast on the Government's official YouTube page.

We can also keep you up to date on what is being said at the press conference by following our coronavirus live blog, for live updates on the briefing.

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