A majority of readers think mass gatherings should now be banned. 

After the government unveiled its plans last Thursday, which did not include banning major events, we asked if you thought this was the right decision. 

Seventy-three per cent of you said yes. 

Today the government has announced it will ask over 70s to self-isolate for up to four months. 

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It is understood the government will next week say that events with crowds of more than 500 should be stopped.