Bucks councillor asks people to 'stay at home and save lives'

Businesses are also being told to continue complying with Government requirements to stay closed.

The call comes from Buckinghamshire Council’s Executive Portfolio Holder for Health and Culture, Gareth Williams. He pleaded for people not to be tempted by warmer weather, lighter evenings or the Easter holidays to venture out unnecessarily.

Gareth Williams said: "Please let's stay in our homes so we don't increase the risk to ourselves and others, including our loved ones. There is now high level of coronavirus transmission in the community and it is really important to follow this guidance, for everyone's sake.

"It's really good that shops and businesses are complying with closure orders and we've seen an upsurge of goodwill by residents who are following social distancing guidance. But if we relax things now, we run the risk of substantially increasing the rate of infection and overwhelming our NHS, who are doing a fantastic job.

"Let's remain resolute: stay at home and stay closed to protect ourselves and others, protect the NHS, and save lives.”