Coronavirus: Parks taped up as social distancing is ignored

The whole of the UK entered an unspecified period of lockdown on March 23, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the British people ‘to stay indoors’ as the virus continues to spread.

However, photos and videos have emerged of people not complying with the current social distancing rules, which state that individuals should remain two metres apart and that they must not leave their house unless it’s essential.

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Following those who have ignored the Government’s strict guidelines, Thames Valley Police have taped up several playgrounds and skateparks in the county.

In one of several Facebook posts, they said: "Our PCSO’s have been busy taping off play areas.

One of the playgrounds in Bucks that is now taped up

This comes after certain people were still not social distancing

A poster that Thames Valley Police put up on their Facebook page

Another out-of-bounds park in Bucks

One of many parks in Bucks

“Wycombe has beautiful places to walk and a lot of play areas.

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“Children struggle to understand why they cannot go and play when out for walks so we’ve helped you out by taping it off.”

In another post, they said: “Please stay away from children's playgrounds - they are taped off for a reason.

“Remember you can carry and spread the virus even if you don't have symptoms, so people repeatedly touching the equipment is a recipe for disaster! Not going will make a difference.”

So far, 39,469 people have died from the coronavirus.