'Battle plan' devised for fight against COVID-19
An emergency battle plan reacting to any further spread of coronavirus has been drawn up by the Government.
Every department will have a ministerial lead to oversee the response to Covid-19 while an enhanced public information campaign is due to be rolled out in the coming week.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK is currently in the "containment" phase of the outbreak.
The Department of Health and Social Care said a "war room" will be established in the Cabinet Office, featuring a cross-Whitehall team of communications experts.
A new campaign will be unveiled featuring posters and social media adverts to reinforce the importance of hand-washing for 20 seconds or more with water and soap in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
It comes as the Prime Minister prepares to chair the Government's Cobra contingencies committee on the coronavirus outbreak on Monday.
Published: by Radio NewsHub