boriris johnson administration d come under criticism for not acting faster to prevent the spread of covid-19. johnson said he believed these new measures would be effective and added that children of doctors and nurses would still be able to go to school. >> we therefore need schools to make provision for the children of these who would otherwise be forced to stay home. also need to look after the most vulnerable children. that will help us to slow the spread of this disease. these measures are crucial to make sure that the critical parts of the economy keep functioning in public services. it is dayin france three of the lockdown. people can only leave their homes if it is absolutely necessary. the police have now fined over 4000 people for flouting the rubber -- the regulations. what did -- is the french government planning next? let's bring in armen. been some talk of a lockdown in france being extended. what do we know for the moment? yes, indeed. the country's public health agency says the lockdown may need to be extended. currentltly it is due to run out at the end of mamarch.