Pensioners could be told to stay at home if coronavirus spreads throughout Britain, in a drastic measure being considered by ministers, according to reports.
The special measure for the elderly and those with health problems is set to be announced by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries as epidemic planning moves up a gear.
While Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to make a decision on introducing further restrictions on people's movements when he hosts another COBRA emergency committee meeting this week, reports The Sun .
Experts could advise the PM to transition from Contain to the Delay phase today, meaning even more measures being brought in to curb the spread of the disease which has already killed two Brits.
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