London Pubs and Shops May Close But U.K. Capital Will Stay Open

  • Government denies plan to seal off entire city over virus
  • Johnson weighs moves to push more people to work from home
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Boris Johnson’s government is considering tougher action to fight the spread of the coronavirus in London but has denied it is planning to confine residents to their homes or seal off the city.