Tamzin Outhwaite has hit out at those who aren’t self-isolating amid coronavirus (Picture: Getty)

Tamzin Outhwaite has slammed people who are still going out, amid the coronavirus outbreak.

People in the UK have been advised to stay in their homes and self-isolate, following the health scare, with the government ordering pubs and restaurants to close.

However, the EastEnders legend has now hit out at those who are choosing not to follow their warnings, after the UK death toll jumped to more than 200.

Taking to Twitter, the actress – who plays Mel Owen – fumed: ‘I can’t believe how many of you are still going out!’


Opening up about her own quarantine experience, the 49-year-old admitted she would love to go back to work.



‘My house is a tip & my kids have no respect for me…what I would give to go to work,’ she said.

Tamzin urged fans to stay safe indoors amid the health scare (Picture: Twitter)

‘Still we are all inside on day 6 of self isolation. I can’t imagine how people must feel who are separated from their children during this.

‘Even when the kids are being annoying, hold them tight.’

Fans rushed to agree with Tamzin, blasting those who didn’t follow the guidelines.

One replied: ‘I know right? Do people still not realise this is serious?’

‘A week ago it would have been inconceivable that all schools, bars, restaurants etc would be shut. People need to start taking this very seriously,’ another commented.

Tamzin’s fans rushed to agree with her (Picture: PA)

‘UK cases & death rate escalating at faster rate than Italy & China combined at this stage. Scary that people don’t realise this’

‘It’s infuriating, it really is. I live in a seaside town and there are people on the beach, queuing for fish and chips and ice cream,’ a Twitter user agreed.

‘We will be forced into a complete lockdown of people don’t start listening. Just stay inside.’

While a follower added: ‘It’s outrageous! Why aren’t people listening!’

Tamzin’s tweets come after it was revealed that EastEnders bosses had halted production amid the global pandemic.

A BBC spokesperson confirmed the news in a statement, explaining that the show would be aired twice a week for the foreseeable future, down from the usual four episodes.

‘In light of the spread of Covid-19, after much consideration, it has been decided that filming on EastEnders will be postponed until further notice,’ it read.

‘The decision was made after the latest government update.

‘We will continue to follow the latest news and advice from the World Health Organisation and Public Health England.

We have also taken the decision to reduce the amount of episodes we broadcast each week to two, so that we can ensure the audience can continue to enjoy EastEnders in their homes for as long as possible.’

Episodes will air Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7:30pm with immediate effect.

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