Battle plan to fight Coronavirus to be revealed
Globally more than 88,000 cases of the disease have been confirmed, with more than 3,000 deaths
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.
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, 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.
Other measures could see people discouraged from unnecessary travel, workers urged to stay at home, and retired doctors and nurses asked to return to work to help deal with patients.
Published: by Radio NewsHub