MORE than 50 banners have been put up to remind the public about the Government’s social distancing guidelines.

The signs, which are two metres wide, demonstrate the amount of space needed for walkers, runners and cyclists to maintain between each other to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

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Brighton and Hove City Council has installed the banners along the seafront, and police on patrol this weekend may issue fines to anyone breaching the rules on social distancing.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson today reiterated the need for people to stay at home, despite the temptation that finer weather may bring.

In a video message on Twitter, he said: “Please, please stick with the guidance now.

“This country has done absolutely brilliantly well in delaying the spread of the virus. Let’s stick with it now.”

The coronavirus Sussex Crisis Fund has been set up to help those affected by the pandemic. The Argus’s charity and American Express have each donated £50,000 to kick-start the appeal. Grants will usually be for up to £5,000. More information is available at www.sussexgiving. org.uk/apply. To donate visit www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/sussexcrisisfund.