Aerials of UK seaside town quiet amid lockdown

popular British seaside city of Brighton was quiet on Wednesday, amid a nationwide lockdown imposed by government to contain spre of new coronavirus.

rmally crowded Brighton Beach appeared empty, however, foot from British brocaster ITN showed a few people seated on blankets near ocean.

government's measures, which came into effect on March 23, requires people to stay at home - except for limited purposes such as going to supermarket to shop for basic necessities, or visiting a doctor or pharmacy.

People are also allowed to go outside to exercise once a day.

Britons have been told that y must comply with measures, and police have been given powers to enforce m, including through fines.

For most people, new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.

But virus is highly contagious and can be spre by those with mild or visible symptoms.

For some, especially older ults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and could le to death.