Coronavirus: School closures and travel curbs in UK plans

Coronavirus: School closures and travel curbs in UK plans Plans to contain coronavirus if it spreads, involving possible school closures, cancelling events and bringing NHS staff out of retirement, are to be set out by the UK government.

Unnecessary travel could be curbed and people urged to work from home.

Legislation will be introduced to ensure ministers have the powers to prepare for a widespread outbreak. BBC News

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