Police say it is not a time for tourism
POLICE in Cumbria has strongly advised members of the public that 'now is not the time for tourism in the lake district.
Assistant chief constable Andrew Slattery said: "Whilst we are looking at all measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
"I must urge people living outside the county not to visit.
"A national emergency shut-down of businesses and schools is not an excuse for a holiday.
UK cases have risen by 660.
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