Coronavirus outbreak not likely to close the Tube, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan said he could not currently see the need to shut the Tube or warn against the use of public transport, as he examined the action plans of other cities, particularly New York, against coronavirus.

Mr Khan said he was confident of the advice he was receiving that there was no reason to worry about using the Tube or buses.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan also called on Boris Johnson to explain his "odd" decision not to involve him in plans to mitigate the effects of Covid-19.

The Prime Minister was unveiling his plans on Tuesday to tackle the virus.

But the Labour mayor, who was launching his re-election campaign, criticised Mr Johnson for excluding him from working on the plans or attending the Cobra committee emergency meeting.

He highlighted the fact that London is served by numerous major airports and a population that swells to more than 10 million with tourists and commuters during the day.