Ministers to unveil emergency Coronavirus powers:
* Police allowed to detain infected
* Care standards could be lowered for elderly
* Ministers allowed to close ports
* 'Trains, vessels & aircraft' can be halted
* Schools can be directed to close or remain open
They will be able to detain them for a 'limited period' so they can be screened
Local authorities will be relieved of statutory duty to meet 'assessed needs'
It could mean people only receive support with washing and cooking once rather than twice a day
The Government will be given the power to halt 'any vehicle, train, vessel or aircraft' under the legislation
'In a reasonable worst-case scenario the death management industry will be rapidly overwhelmed
'There is a significant gap in body storage requirements to ensure we are prepared for the reasonable worst-case scenario'
* Removing need for jury inquests
* Enabling health professionals other than doctors to sign off cause of death certificates
* Doctors will not be required to see body of deceased