New extreme powers could also see the closure of ports of immigration and border staff fall ill.
The government is set to introduce emergency legislation next week which would see a ban on large gatherings.
There could also be new powers to close ports if immigration and border staff fall sick with the disease.And further measures are expected to be announced to speed up burials and cremations to cope with the ‘worst case scenario.’ Late on Friday a Whitehall source said: ‘Ministers are working with the chief scientific adviser and chief medical officer on our plan to stop various types of public event, including mass gatherings, beginning next week.
‘We have drafted emergency legislation to give the government the powers it needs to deal with coronavirus, including powers to stop mass gatherings and compensate organisations.The London Marathon and other large sporting events have already been cancelled or postponed
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