London Gatwick Airport terminating employment of 200 staff due to coronavirus

London Gatwick Airport announced (17-Mar-2020) plans to take the following measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak:

• Closing the airport to flights between midnight and 05:30, except for emergency landings;
• Closing two of the airport's six piers due to fewer passengers;
• Deferring spending on its investment programme for the foreseeable future;
• Terminating the employment of 200 staff on temporary fixed term contracts and contractors;
• Exploring the potential to introduce options for unpaid leave or temporary salary reductions for staff. [more - original PR]