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Police given powers to arrest coronavirus victims in emergency plans to fight deadly bug NewsColony POLICE will be given the power to arrest coronavirus victims as the government unveils new crisis plans. Authorities will also be granted powers to halt “any vehicle, train, vessel or aircraft” and close ports if immigration officers are struck down with the deadly bug. ⚠️ Read our   coronavirus live blog  for the latest news & updates 5 Police will now be able to arrest suspected coronavirus carriers Credit: PA Wire/PA Images The new rules will allow “medical professionals, public health professionals and the police to … detain and direct individuals in quarantined areas at risk or suspected of having the virus.” Chillingly, there are also measures to speed up cremations and burials, according to a draft seen by The Times. All new powers will be unveiled Monday by No 10 as Boris reveals the next steps in his coronavirus game plan. The changes follow Scotlan...