In February 2020, it was found that 65 percent of British people surveyed wanted the government to test everyone entering the United Kingdom (UK) coming from areas affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). Additionally, 57 percent of people wanted the government to advise people on the actions they should be taking against coronavirus. Furthermore, 22 percent of Brits want the Euro 2020 football tournamant to be cancelled due to coronavirus fears.
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What should the United Kingdom (UK) government do stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Characteristic
Share of responses
Test all people entering the UK coming from affected areas
65%
Advise people on the action they should be taking
57%
Quarantine all the people entering the UK from affected areas
53%
Quarantine all people entering the UK
29%
Restrict travel within the UK
23%
Cancel the Euro 2020 football tournament
22%
Close schools
14%
Don't know
7%
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