Coronavirus has killed at least two million people globally and continues to spread, but in China less than 5,000 deaths have been reported by authorities.
British newspapers reported that Johnson was the first European leader to receive a call from Biden, who earlier spoke to Canadian and Mexican counterparts.
While the measures were not formally deliberated, they were addressed by officials on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee session.
About 3,000 civil servants including police and other disciplined services officers are expected to be deployed for the unprecedented screening operation.