Published 14:06 IST, April 1st 2020

UK ministers share 5-year-old's 'valuable' advice amid coronavirus crisis

The UK ministers have been sharing a video of a 5-year-old kid, Kaydyn who is currently shielded by people refraining to their homes amid coronavirus crisis.

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From UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock, many British lawmakers have been sharing a video of a kid, Kaydyn who is shielded by people refraining to ir homes amid coronavirus crisis. According to Robert Jenrick, UK’s Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government, five-year-old Kaydyn has cystic fibrosis and is among millions who are being protected from contracting fatal COVID-19 by ors practising social distancing. He can be seen asking people to stay indoors and "stay safe" in viral video which is being called as "valuable" and "great" vice by UK ministers. 

As number of coronavirus infections rises to 25,150 and casualties reach 1,789 in UK, government has been taking extra precautionary measures including delivery of food boxes for which Kaydyn can be seen thanking authorities and “happily” asking everyone to remain indoors. video has garnered over 145k views on Twitter and received thousands of likes with most internet users praising Kaydyn’s “high spirit” during “harsh times”. Evidence by scientists has revealed that older people and individuals who have existing medical conditions are more vulnerable to dely coronavirus.

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Matt Hancock, shared same video with caption, "A wonderful mess and important vice from Kaydyn"

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UK government’s campaign of “Stay Home Safe Lives” calls for British citizens to remain indoors for people who are more prone to disease which has killed over several thousands of people worldwide. coronavirus, which originated in China in December 2019, has w claimed over 42,300 lives worldwide as of April 1. According to tally by international news ncy, pandemic has w spre to 203 countries and has infected at least 859,770 people. Out of total infections, 178,335 have been recovered but easily spre virus is continuing to disrupt many lives. Major cities have been put under lockdown in almost all countries and ecomy is struggling. 

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Johnson thanks Kaydyn

British PM, who himself is tested positive of coronavirus and is in self-isolation, t only thanked five-year-old for staying indoors but also ensured vulnerable citizens of society that his government is “doing everything” in a bid to shield m from pandemic. 

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14:15 IST, April 1st 2020