ONLY half of Britons will shut themselves away if family members develop virus symptoms, experts fear.
Lockdown rules say that if you share a home with someone who has a high fever or repetitive cough you must also self-isolate for 14 days.
The government also suggested that Brits must keep their distance by shutting schools and stay out of boozers for a year to beat the outbreak.
Boris Johnson said the country could “turn the tide” of coronavirus within 12 weeks if the public play their part.
But a behavioural study by SAGE (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) predicts that 50 per cent of people will be too selfish to comply.
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Meanwhile, the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group says closing schools, cafes and pubs could create new risk as the virus spreads in takeaway queues and as kids play in parks.
Virus suspects may be held if they cross England’s borders with Wales and Scotland, it emerged last night.
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