UK to discuss social distancing measures for elderly over coronavirus

Johnson has also asked finance minister Rishi Sunak to chair economy and business response to the outbreak committee

Reuters

16 March, 2020, 06:25 pm

Last modified: 16 March, 2020, 06:25 pm

A Union Jack flag flutters as Big Ben clock tower is seen behind at the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain September 11, 2019/ Reuters

British Prime Minister will discuss proposals for social distancing measures to protect the elderly from coronavirus at a government emergency meeting on Monday, his spokesman said.

Johnson has also asked finance minister Rishi Sunak to chair economy and business response to the outbreak committee, the spokesman said, adding that the tax authority was ready to help all businesses including airlines suffering due to coronavirus.

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