Passengers arriving in the UK are to be screened for signs of ebola, say reports.
Calls for testing have increased over fears Britain could soon have its first cases of the deadly virus, which has so far killed more than 3,800 people in West Africa.
The Government, which previously said checks would be impractical and ineffective, is expected to announce the move shortly.
It comes as the US unveiled extra airport screening after the death of the first patient diagnosed with the deadly virus in America.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned it is "entirely possible" ebola could spread to Britain.
Keith Vaz, chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee, called for screening at airports, ports and railway stations.
Handheld thermal scanners, which check a person's body temperature, could be used to identify passengers who may have a high fever, one of the symptoms of the disease.
They are already being used in some African countries, but there are questions over their reliability.
Patients can also carry the virus for several weeks before showing any signs of infection.
Public Health England says any worthwhile screening programme would be impractical, and said "robust, well-developed" plans are already in place.
Hospitals in London, Sheffield, Liverpool and Newcastle are on stand by to provide "surge capacity" if the virus spreads to Britain.
There are currently no direct flights to the UK from the worst hit countries, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
The Prime Minister decided on Wednesday to boost the UK's military involvement in West Africa to 750 troops after chairing a meeting of the COBRA committee.
Medical ship RFA Argus will travel to Sierra Leone, along with three helicopters, aircrew and engineers to provide transport and support to doctors and aid workers.
Concern about the virus spreading across Europe has grown since Spain confirmed it was dealing with the first case caught outside Africa.
Australia is also examining a possible case after an ebola nurse returned to Queensland from Sierra Leone.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for the world to step up its efforts at a summit attended by the leaders of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
:: Watch Ebola Crisis: A Special Report tonight at 8.30pm on Sky News, featuring exclusive footage from Alex Crawford at the heart of the outbreak in Liberia.
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