Coronavirus UK lockdown: ‘critical’ we stay home despite hottest Easter weekend

<p>The UK is entering a bank holiday, with potentially record temperatures expected, and the government's begging people to stay inside.</p><p>Downing Street says it's "critical" the public doesn't give up on self-isolation, but there are concerns some people fed up with quarantine won't be able to resist a day in the sun.&nbsp;</p><p>The Evening Standard's Jonathan Prynn says one London council is so worried about crowds, it's asking golf courses and private schools <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/open-golf-courses-safe-exercise-coronavirus-a4411001.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to open up their grounds</a> and take pressure off parks. And he warns doctors he's spoken to are terrified of what might happen if the public gives up on <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/government-urges-brits-adhere-social-distancing-rules-easter-break-a4411131.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">self-isolation now</a>.&nbsp;</p><br><p>A bank holiday at home <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/evening-standard-comment-how-are-decisions-on-lockdown-being-taken-easter-fun-at-home-a4411161.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">doesn’t have to be dull</a>. From virtual vineyard tours to live theatre and Easter Sunday services,<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/attractions/easter-2020-things-to-do-virtual-events-a4411061.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> there is plenty to do</a>. The Evening Standard features team joins The Leader podcast to share the best of what’s on to keep the whole family entertained - at home - on what may be the hottest Easter bank holiday on record.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>