Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to reveal UK's battle plan for fighting disease

By Scotsman Reporter
Published 3rd Mar 2020, 08:09 BST
Updated 3rd Mar 2020, 08:18 BST
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Boris Johnson will reveal the UK’s coronavirus prevention plans today.

The UK's battle plan to tackle coronavirus is due to be revealed as the country prepares for the illness to spread more widely in the days and weeks ahead.

The number of people in the UK who have tested positive for the virus stands at 39.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits a laboratory at the Public Health England National Infection Service in Colindale, north London. Picture: Henry Nicholls/PA WirePrime Minister Boris Johnson visits a laboratory at the Public Health England National Infection Service in Colindale, north London. Picture: Henry Nicholls/PA Wire
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits a laboratory at the Public Health England National Infection Service in Colindale, north London. Picture: Henry Nicholls/PA Wire

Boris Johnson is due to set out the Government's plan, vowing that officials are "ready to take necessary steps" to contain coronavirus and protect the vulnerable.

The plan, to be launched at Downing Street on Tuesday, is expected to include a "war room" to bring together communications experts and scientists from across Government and the NHS to roll out a public information campaign.