David Beckham says he’s staying home during coronavirus outbreak for his wife Victoria and their kids
DAVID Beckham says he's staying home during coronavirus outbreak for his wife Victoria and their kids.
The 44-year-old former professional footballer took to his Instagram today to share how he's coping with the spread of the deadly bug which has so far killed 137 people in the UK.
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The tatted hunk shared a snap of himself to his 61.7m followers in a tweed flat cap and red checkered shirt holding a pink sheet of paper with the words "#IStayHomeForVBAndMyKids."
He captioned the post: "Staying at home for the ones that we love. Thank you @kevinbacon for nominating me. I’m staying at home for Victoria and our kids, including Cruzie who’s made his way into this photo.
"Let’s stop the coronavirus spread together ♥️ Share your own #IStayHomeFor photo with a sign like mine and tag six of your friends asking them to do the same.
"I nominate @BrooklynBeckham @DavidGardner @Gneville2 @RosemaryFerguson_ @GordonGram and @J_Corden."
It comes after ministers today have revealed sweeping new coronavirus laws – with the powers to arrest sick people and even shut down airports.
The emergency bill comes as the UK’s cases of coronavirus rise to 2,692 and the death toll hits 137.
Although the government says there is “zero chance” of banning London travel – as pubs could be closed in the fight against coronavirus, Downing Street says.
No10 slapped down speculation the capital would be put into lockdown – insisting there were no plans to confine people to their homes.
