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.