PM call with Chancellor Angela Merkel 13 March 2020

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A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to Chancellor Merkel of Germany today.

They discussed the coronavirus outbreak and the Prime Minister outlined the UK's science-led approach.

The leaders agreed on the importance of international coordination - particularly at G7 level - to ensure rapid progress to develop a vaccine, as well as the need for a joined up effort to minimise the economic impact of the outbreak. They looked forward to holding a call between G7 leaders to this end.

They agreed to stay in close touch with each other and international partners on this issue.

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