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Boris Johnson will write to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.
A letter from the Prime Minister will land on the doormats of 30 million households across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland from next week.
Mr Johnson himself has contracted the virus but is still well enough to work from home.
He will outline the guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight the deadly coronavirus and to support businesses and workers.
Mr Johnson will will urge everyone to follow the rules to save lives.
In addition he will thank NHS staff working round the clock as well as everyone volunteering their time to protect others.
The Prime Minister will say: “We know things will get worse before they get better.
“But we are making the right preparations, and the more we all follow the rules, the fewer lives will be lost and the sooner life can return to normal.
“I want to thank everyone who is working flat out to beat the virus, in particular the staff in our fantastic NHS and care sector across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
“It has been truly inspirational to see our doctors, nurses and other carers rise magnificently to the needs of the hour.
“Thousands of retired doctors and nurses are returning to the NHS – and hundreds of thousands of citizens are volunteering to help the most vulnerable.
“That is why, at this moment of national emergency, I urge you, please, to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.”
Alongside the letter, residents will receive a leaflet outlining the government’s advice,.
It will have clear explanations of symptoms, hand washing guidance, rules on leaving the house, self-isolating with symptoms and shielding vulnerable people.
The leaflet contains UK-wide information as well as directions about where to access online guidance specific to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Prime Minister is continuing to lead the government’s response to coronavirus as he self isolates after testing positive for the virus.
It was announced yesterday that Mr Johnson, 55, had tested positive and was self-isolating in Downing Street.
He said he had experienced mild symptoms over the previous 24 hours, including a temperature and cough, but would continue to lead the government.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he had also tested positive while England's Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, showed symptoms.
A total 1,019 people in the UK have now died of coronavirus, with 280 cases recorded in Kent.
