The UK prepares to create no-gone zones and ban mass public gatherings as it gets ready for a major coronavirus outbreak within weeks
The UK government is planning draconian measures to deal with an impending coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson will on Tuesday use a press conference to outline his government's plan for dealing with the crisis, warning that "it is highly likely coronavirus will spread more widely in the coming days and weeks."The creation of no-go zones around areas of infection.Instructing the public to work from home where possible for at least 12 weeks.Instructing police forces to concentrate only on serious crime and disorder.
However, if the situation escalates and forces the UK government to move to "delay," it will advise people to work from home and avoid unnecessary travel as part of a population distancing strategy, government officials said on Tuesday.
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