British tourists stranded abroad as the coronavirus pandemic paralyses international travel will be offered emergency loans to get them home, the Government said today amid fears from some that they will be left to 'live on the streets'. It came as a junior doctor stranded in India while visiting family pleaded for help to get her home so she can join the fight to save lives. He added: 'We are helping to reduce travel costs by encouraging airlines to have maximum flexibility on changing return tickets. 'It would be really helpful if the UK government could do something to help British nationals get home. Adding: 'The British High Commission is telling us to book flights from Qatar Airways from Islamabad but the airport is closed.

Source: Daily Mail March 24, 2020 11:15 UTC