Matt Hancock has warned Brits not too "blow it" after many attended the parks yesterday to enjoy the hot weather.
Parts of the UK hit a maximum of 24 degrees yesterday, which was the hottest the country has been in months. It gave everyone a taste of summer, and the rule of six coming into play from the 29th of March meant that many met up with friends and family to enjoy the weatherParks such as Hyde Park were filled with people, and many were critical of this. One Twitter user said "And I can't have just one person come to all my hospital/doctors appointments for support yet Hyde Park can look like this? Mad."
Whilst some were following the Rule of Six, health professionals were concerened about the two-metre rule not being folowed.Prof Sian Griffiths, a senior public health official, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "When I see the pictures I do get anxious,"
"If we're not in a household bubble we need to be two metres apart and I don't think those pictures look like that's happening."Nottingham City Council have taken measures to close two of their parks after yesterday's events, and said:
"We regret having to take this action since everyone has been looking forward to the chance to visit our parks, now that easing of restrictions means we can meet up to six other people outdoors,"
"Sadly, the actions of a thoughtless minority has spoilt that. We will keep the situation under review and hope to reopen parks as soon as possible."Other concerns including littering, and many took to social media to share the state of some parks around the UK after yesterday's events.Another Twitter user was so disturbed at the scenes that she planned to do a clean-up of the grounds with her friends:"Hyde Park this morning. my blood is boiling - people should feel ashamed of themselves this is fucking disgusting. me and some other girls are going for a clean up at 11:30 this morning if anyone else wants to join.