The government continues to ramp up the coronavirus advice to Brits, warning people to avoid travel, pubs, clubs and restaurants and work from home wherever possible to slow the spread.
And while Boris Johnson is currently reluctant to impose full lockdown, the PM has warned Britain is about to hit the "fast growth part" of the coronavirus epidemic which is due to peak in the coming weeks.
The UK death toll yesterday rose to 55 while there have now been 1,543 cases, with more than 7,000 now dead globally.
Below is all the current advice being issued, including self-isolation, potential for lockdown, public gatherings, impact on businesses, who is most at risk, travel bans and workers' rights.
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Self-isolation
The NHS has advised anyone with symptoms to self isolate at home for at least seven days.
If those with symptoms live with other people, they should also stay at home for at least 14 days, to avoid spreading the infection elsewhere.
After two weeks, anyone living with someone with symptoms who has not developed the symptoms themselves can return to their normal routine.
But anyone in the household who gets symptoms should isolate from that point for seven days, meaning they may be at longer than 14 days.
A cough may last for several weeks, but people are safe to go about their daily lives if after isolation their temperature has returned to normal.
If symptoms do not get better after seven days or a patient's condition worsens, the NHS non-emergency 111 number should be called.
During isolation, people within a household should attempt to keep two metres (three steps) from each other and sleep alone, while asking friends or family to deliver food and essentials.
Wash hands regularly with soap and warm water for 20 seconds and take everyday painkillers to help cope with the symptoms.
Those in self isolation should not invite visitors and should tell delivery drivers to leave deliveries outside, and should not leave home even for a walk.
'Lockdown'
Despite an official lockdown not in place in Britain like in other countries including Italy and France, 'draconian' measures to cut the spread of coronavirus in the UK may be in force for more than 18 months, according to a report.
Imperial College's Covid-19 Response Team - who are advising the UK Government - said a 'suppression' approach was the only viable way to tackle the disease.
The PM announced last week measures were in place to 'mitigate' the outbreak but this has now been replaced by 'suppression' with Brits encouraged to avoid restaurants, pubs and confined spaces.
He also recommended people work from home wherever possible.
Experts at Imperial College found that 'social distancing', self-isolating at home and closing schools and universities would stem the outbreak.
Asked about whether curfews and criminal sanctions are on the cards as wider social distancing measures are announced, Boris Johnson has said it is unlikely - but added that all measures are under review.
The Prime Minster said the UK already has extensive powers to deal with potential breaches of orders.
He has told a press conference: “most people would accept we are already a mature and liberal democracy where people understand very clearly the advice that is being given to them.”
Public gatherings and venues
Despite not forcing closures, Mr Johnson instead advised people to avoid going to public venues, leaving many such businesses with uncertain futures - and the PM admitted the country's economy is facing a "severe blow".
The National Theatre, London Palladium and Royal Opera House have all confirmed they are among many venues across Britain to close until further notice.
Mr Johnson confirmed yesterday the country is "moving emphatically away from" mass gatherings.
Some pubs in Ireland have already temporarily closed resulting in the hashtag #CloseThePubs circulating on Twitter.
The idea of officially closing pubs is being supported by many who say it will encourage social distancing which could aid the fight against the killer bug.
While Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to set out a new package of support for businesses hit by the outbreak less than a week after announcing £30 billion of emergency funding in the Budget.
Over 70s and those with underlying health problems
People in Britain aged over 70 and/or with underlying health problems or vulnerabilities are being instructed by the government to stay in strict isolation for three months from next weekend.
Those at risk who are being advised to quarantine themselves include those normally advised to take the flu vaccine and pregnant women.
If someone in a household displays symptoms all those they live with must isolate for 14 days - however, if someone over 70 is in an 'infected' household or has a long-term condition or has a weakened immune system, it is advisable for them to stay elsewhere for their quarantine period.
Mr Johnson added: "This advice about avoiding all social contact is particularly important for people over 70, for pregnant women and for those with some health conditions."
Public Health England chief medical officer Chris Whitty said: "The group of people who we would want to take this advice particularly seriously are older people above 70, people who in adult life would normally be advised to have the flu vaccination.
"So these are people with chronic diseases such as chronic heart disease or chronic kidney disease, and also - as a precautionary measure because we are early in our understanding and we want to be sure - women who are pregnant."
Despite being 70, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would not self isolate and condemned the government's communication with the public as "worse than inadequate" while disagreeing with 'rationale' in some decision-making.
Travel bans
In a bid to stop the virus spreading further, with 162,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the world and more than 6,000 people having lost their lives, an increasing number of countries have shut their borders.
Australia, China, India, Italy, New Zealand, Spain and the US are all among the places to restrict travel from the UK.
While a swathe of airlines have been forced to cancel flights.
Rights if you can't go to work
Employers have been told they'll have to pay workers who have to self-isolate - which means most of those affected will be paid for any sickness leave.
In cases where employers do not offer sick pay, workers will be entitled to statutory sick pay (SSP) for up to 28 weeks, from day one.
This amounts to £94.25 per week - and will include those who have to quarantine due to even 'mild' coronavirus symptoms.
Employers should seek guidance on what can be done to minimise the risk of spreading the virus - and provide staff with the resources to help manage it, ie. tissues and hand sanitisers.
This includes considering whether staff can work from home - and providing them with the resources and capabilities to do so.
