The UK's parliament could reportedly be shut for up to five months to prevent MPs spreading the coronavirus.
Officials are said to be in talks about the possibility, if Covid-19 starts to spread rapidly.
The number of cases in the UK rose to 87 on Wednesday - the biggest day-on-day increase so far.
It's reported the UK could imminently move to the so-called 'Delay' phase of its strategy, which will see authorities considering contingency responses like possible school closures.
Health minister Edward Argar says Parliament has to consider options because so many people gather there every day.
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Officials are said to be in talks about the possibility, if Covid-19 starts to spread rapidly.
The number of cases in the UK rose to 87 on Wednesday - the biggest day-on-day increase so far.
It's reported the UK could imminently move to the so-called 'Delay' phase of its strategy, which will see authorities considering contingency responses like possible school closures.
Health minister Edward Argar says Parliament has to consider options because so many people gather there every day.
IN: "Parliament...
OUT: ...would."
DUR: 18 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0305virus-argar1.mp3