London Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned that the capital’s public spaces will only remain open if the government’s stay-at home order is adhered to.
“Our public spaces will only stay open if Londoners follow the rules,” Khan tweeted Saturday. “If you were planning to meet people outside this weekend, don’t. If someone asks you to meet, say no.”
Some context: The mayor’s warning follows an earlier call by the British government for members of the public to stay at home over the weekend, amid concerns that the sunny weather could see an uptick in the number of people gathering outside.
“If you go out this weekend, you might catch more than the sun,” Downing Street said in a tweet Saturday.
The UK National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) has also confirmed that patrols will be taking place over the weekend to encourage people to follow the rules.
“Please continue to stay at home and only travel for essentials. We know the weather is going to be nice, but the sooner we can beat Covid-19, the sooner we can all go back to enjoying the great outdoors,” the NPCC said.
