UK government: More than enough food to go around

British government said panic buying of groceries because of coronavirus pandemic was leaving frontline medical workers unable to get food supplies y need.

UK Environment Secretary George Eustice urged public to consider “buying more than you need may mean that ors are left without.”

With Britons told to stay mostly at home and restaurants closed to slow spre of virus, some supermarkets are having runs on daily of staples including rice, pasta, fruit and vegetables.

Eustice urged restraint, saying “re is more than eugh food to go around.”

government has loosened limit on deliver drivers’ hours and lifted night-time delivery curfews so stores can restock more quickly.

Worldwide, more than 275,000 people have been infected and more than 11,400 have died. Over 88,000 have recovered, most of m in China.

For most people, new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older ults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.

vast majority of people recover from new virus. According to World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.