That was the message from the British government after Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a televised speech ordered a national closure after England was hit again by the spread of infection.
"Premier League not affected"
Outdoor gyms, tennis courts and golf courses will be closed, but elite sports such as football's Premier League will not be affected.
The death rate in England has increased by 20 percent and healthcare has a 30 percent higher occupancy rate than a week ago.
The UK has had more than 2.65 million confirmed covid-19 cases and over 75,000 deaths.