Sunbathers beware as police patrol London park

London police were seen in a park on Sunday actively enforcing guidelines on social distancing and sunbathing in public spaces in an effort to control the rise in coronavirus cases.

With fine, warm weather in the UK over the weekend, some people appeared to defy government warnings on Saturday, gathering in parks and on beaches

With 621 deaths reported on Sunday, Britain has 4,934 virus deaths overall among 47, 806 cases.

Those coming down with the virus in the UK include Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the health secretary, England’s chief medical official and Prince Charles, heir to the British throne.

There are wide fears that Johnson's Conservative government did not take the virus seriously enough at first and that beautiful spring weather will tempt Britons and others to break social distancing rules.

For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.

For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

The vast majority of people recover.