Who said it

“I don’t think we’re yet at the peak. I think we will be at the peak if everybody can double down and absolutely minimise their contacts”

- Professor Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer.

“Those who are offered a face covering and decline to wear one won’t be allowed to shop at Morrisons unless they are medically exempt. Our store colleagues are working hard to feed you and your family, please be kind”

- Morrisons chief executive David Potts.

“Police officers are being made scapegoats for poor policy and law writing. Make it clear for the public, if it is desired that exercise be limited to local, then clearly state in law what local is. Do not insert it into guidance that has no legal standing” - Brian Booth, chairman of the West Yorkshire Police Federation.

“Rather than mourn her loss, I want to celebrate her wonderful life, her tremendous spirit, the joy she brought to so many, and the love she gave us all. Mum was 96, but had the same enthusiasm and energy she had when I was a boy”

- Sir Richard Branson, whose mother Eve has died after battling coronavirus.

“I have good friends who are conspiracy theorists and they think you don’t need to be locking down the country. My answer is, the government, right or wrong, they know more than you. So, if they are telling you to do this, do it” - Reality TV star Mark Wright, whose father and two of his uncles have been seriously ill with coronavirus. “I really don’t like going for long walks when it’s three degrees. So, I’ve been walking around our flat, I’ve worn out the carpet” - Dame Joan Collins.