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Coronavirus: returning Britons told to stay indoors for 14 days – latest news Coronavirus: returning Britons to be 'safely isolated' for 14 days, says Hancock – latest news
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Hundreds of Japanese and Americans airlifted out of city at heart of outbreak in China, with Australia to follow suit. All the latest news, liveHundreds of Japanese and Americans airlifted out of city at heart of outbreak in China, with Australia to follow suit. All the latest news, live
Kazakhstan is suspending all passenger travel to and from neighbouring China, Reuters reports.
The Kazakh government said on Wednesday that buses to and from China had already been halted, passenger trains will stop on 1 February and all flights will be suspended from 3 February. The government has also suspended issuing visas to Chinese citizens.
Kazakhstan has refused to host the Asian Water Polo Championships next month or serve as a substitute host for the tennis Fed Cup qualifying event that was initially scheduled to take place next week in Dongguan, China.
The former Soviet republic of 19 million has not registered any cases of the new virus.
The UK health secretary, Matt Hancock, just tweeted that British nationals will be “safely isolated” for 14 days.
Britons returning from coronavirus-hit Wuhan will be placed in quarantine for 14 days, most likely at a facility on a military base, PA Media reports, citing UK government sources.Britons returning from coronavirus-hit Wuhan will be placed in quarantine for 14 days, most likely at a facility on a military base, PA Media reports, citing UK government sources.
Here’s a a simple explainer on the coronavirus, answering questions on the symptoms caused by the virus, how is it transmitted from person to person, and at what point should someone see a doctor.Here’s a a simple explainer on the coronavirus, answering questions on the symptoms caused by the virus, how is it transmitted from person to person, and at what point should someone see a doctor.
Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care are advising those who have returned from Wuhan in the last 14 days to stay indoors and avoid contact with other people. Travellers who have returned should call NHS 111 to inform them of their recent travel to the cityPublic Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care are advising those who have returned from Wuhan in the last 14 days to stay indoors and avoid contact with other people. Travellers who have returned should call NHS 111 to inform them of their recent travel to the city
Yvonne Doyle, medical director at PHE, said:Yvonne Doyle, medical director at PHE, said:
Virgin Atlantic will continue to operate its flights between Heathrow and Shanghai, the company said. Passengers are able to rebook or obtain a refund free of charge.Virgin Atlantic will continue to operate its flights between Heathrow and Shanghai, the company said. Passengers are able to rebook or obtain a refund free of charge.
The airline said in a statement: “We continue to monitor the situation regarding coronavirus and will always follow guidance as set out by relevant authorities. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is advising against all but essential travel to mainland China, excluding Hong Kong.The airline said in a statement: “We continue to monitor the situation regarding coronavirus and will always follow guidance as set out by relevant authorities. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is advising against all but essential travel to mainland China, excluding Hong Kong.
“For customers who have booked to travel to China, including Hong Kong, and would like to discuss their travel plans further, we would invite them to contact our customer care team via our SMS messaging system, on +44 (0)7481 339184. The team are happy to assist with any inquiries.”“For customers who have booked to travel to China, including Hong Kong, and would like to discuss their travel plans further, we would invite them to contact our customer care team via our SMS messaging system, on +44 (0)7481 339184. The team are happy to assist with any inquiries.”
Here’s a report by Guardian reporter Jessica Murray and Michael Standaert on a British family trapped in the centre of the coronavirus outbreak being split up in coronavirus evacuations.Here’s a report by Guardian reporter Jessica Murray and Michael Standaert on a British family trapped in the centre of the coronavirus outbreak being split up in coronavirus evacuations.
A Chinese national has been confirmed to have novel coronavirus in Queensland, Australia. The 44 year old Chinese national, who is currently stable, but isolated in the Gold Coast University Hospital, is from the city of Wuhan. The relevant authority will be releasing more information at a press conference tomorrow.A Chinese national has been confirmed to have novel coronavirus in Queensland, Australia. The 44 year old Chinese national, who is currently stable, but isolated in the Gold Coast University Hospital, is from the city of Wuhan. The relevant authority will be releasing more information at a press conference tomorrow.
Dr Jeannette Young, the chief health officer in Queensland, has said the authorities are closely with the hotel where the Chinese women’s national football team and their support staff are currently staying. the team were in the city of Wuhan on 22 January.Dr Jeannette Young, the chief health officer in Queensland, has said the authorities are closely with the hotel where the Chinese women’s national football team and their support staff are currently staying. the team were in the city of Wuhan on 22 January.
“We are working closely with the hotel and the 32 individuals concerned – who are all well and not showing symptoms – and we have Queensland Heath staff present at the hotel,” Young said. “The hotel is in the process of alerting other guests and staff and making suitable arrangements.”“We are working closely with the hotel and the 32 individuals concerned – who are all well and not showing symptoms – and we have Queensland Heath staff present at the hotel,” Young said. “The hotel is in the process of alerting other guests and staff and making suitable arrangements.”
Young added: “We want to reassure the public, no one else in this hotel, including staff, is at risk.”Young added: “We want to reassure the public, no one else in this hotel, including staff, is at risk.”
The Chinese get creative to beat boredom:The Chinese get creative to beat boredom:
As the UK government finalises plans to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan, one British man has spoken of his distress at not being able to leave immediately with his Indonesian wife.As the UK government finalises plans to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan, one British man has spoken of his distress at not being able to leave immediately with his Indonesian wife.
Nick House, who lives in the city with his Indonesian wife and two British children, told Sky News: “We would like to be out of here. The man on the other end of the phone said, ‘Yes, you are on the list, but unfortunately your wife probably won’t be able to get on the plane because she doesn’t have a visa at the moment’.Nick House, who lives in the city with his Indonesian wife and two British children, told Sky News: “We would like to be out of here. The man on the other end of the phone said, ‘Yes, you are on the list, but unfortunately your wife probably won’t be able to get on the plane because she doesn’t have a visa at the moment’.
“I won’t leave without my wife, so essentially the government are leaving three British people here for the sake of one seat on a plane.”“I won’t leave without my wife, so essentially the government are leaving three British people here for the sake of one seat on a plane.”
The US, Japan, and Turkey are evacuating their citizens on Wednesday from Wuhan, which is at the epicentre of the new virus outbreak, as health authorities report the number of confirmed cases has jumped to 5,974.The US, Japan, and Turkey are evacuating their citizens on Wednesday from Wuhan, which is at the epicentre of the new virus outbreak, as health authorities report the number of confirmed cases has jumped to 5,974.
According to a report by AP Media, the Turkish ambassador, Emin Onen, told the broadcaster NTV that Turkey had made the necessary applications to Chinese officials to evacuate 32 citizens, adding that none of them had been diagnosed with the virus.According to a report by AP Media, the Turkish ambassador, Emin Onen, told the broadcaster NTV that Turkey had made the necessary applications to Chinese officials to evacuate 32 citizens, adding that none of them had been diagnosed with the virus.
“We are in touch with all our citizens,” Onen said. “We will bring them back as soon as possible … with a medical or similarly equipped plane. There will be certain quarantine conditions when they land in Turkey.”“We are in touch with all our citizens,” Onen said. “We will bring them back as soon as possible … with a medical or similarly equipped plane. There will be certain quarantine conditions when they land in Turkey.”
The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday confirmed the first cases in the Middle East of the new coronavirus. Doctors are treating a family that had just come from a city at the epicentre of the outbreak, AP Media reports.The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday confirmed the first cases in the Middle East of the new coronavirus. Doctors are treating a family that had just come from a city at the epicentre of the outbreak, AP Media reports.
The UAE’s state-run WAM news agency made the announcement citing the health and prevention ministry, but did not provide details on where the family lived nor where they were receiving treatment.The UAE’s state-run WAM news agency made the announcement citing the health and prevention ministry, but did not provide details on where the family lived nor where they were receiving treatment.
It also remains unclear how the family left Wuhan and made it to the UAE. China shut down Wuhan’s airport and other transportation in the city last Thursday to stop the spread of the virus. The lockdown has since expanded to include 17 cities with more than 50 million people in all.It also remains unclear how the family left Wuhan and made it to the UAE. China shut down Wuhan’s airport and other transportation in the city last Thursday to stop the spread of the virus. The lockdown has since expanded to include 17 cities with more than 50 million people in all.
Emirati officials are taking “all the necessary precautions in accordance with the scientific recommendations, conditions and standards approved by the World Health Organization”, the ministry said. “The general health condition is not a cause for concern.”Emirati officials are taking “all the necessary precautions in accordance with the scientific recommendations, conditions and standards approved by the World Health Organization”, the ministry said. “The general health condition is not a cause for concern.”
The UK culture secretary, Baroness Morgan, hopes BA’s decision to suspend all flights to China would give “more impetus” for the government to make plans to evacuate Britons from the region.The UK culture secretary, Baroness Morgan, hopes BA’s decision to suspend all flights to China would give “more impetus” for the government to make plans to evacuate Britons from the region.
Morgan told BBC Breakfast:Morgan told BBC Breakfast:
The Chinese women’s national football team has been quarantined in Queensland after arriving on Wednesday morning.The Chinese women’s national football team has been quarantined in Queensland after arriving on Wednesday morning.
The Australian Associated Press reports that the team, who were were in the city of Wuhan on 22 January, will be required to stay at their inner-city hotel until 5 February over fears that members may have the deadly coronavirus.The Australian Associated Press reports that the team, who were were in the city of Wuhan on 22 January, will be required to stay at their inner-city hotel until 5 February over fears that members may have the deadly coronavirus.
New restrictions being enforced by the state government require anyone returning from Wuhan to self-isolate for a fortnight after leaving the central Chinese city.New restrictions being enforced by the state government require anyone returning from Wuhan to self-isolate for a fortnight after leaving the central Chinese city.
Britain is finalising plans to evacuate its nationals from the coronavirus-hit Chinese province of Hubei. Flights taking Britons back home could begin as early as Thursday, PA Media reports.Britain is finalising plans to evacuate its nationals from the coronavirus-hit Chinese province of Hubei. Flights taking Britons back home could begin as early as Thursday, PA Media reports.
The deadline for those in the city of Wuhan and surrounding areas to contact the British consulate expressing their wish to leave passed at 3am UK time (11am local time).The deadline for those in the city of Wuhan and surrounding areas to contact the British consulate expressing their wish to leave passed at 3am UK time (11am local time).
Flights evacuating Britons could begin as early as Thursday, according to a British teacher in Wuhan city.Flights evacuating Britons could begin as early as Thursday, according to a British teacher in Wuhan city.
Morning, I’m Aamna Mohdin taking over the liveblog from my colleague Ben Doherty.Morning, I’m Aamna Mohdin taking over the liveblog from my colleague Ben Doherty.
British Airways has suspended all direct flights to and from mainland China, following travel advice from the Foreign Office that warned against all but essential travel to the country due to the coronavirus outbreak.British Airways has suspended all direct flights to and from mainland China, following travel advice from the Foreign Office that warned against all but essential travel to the country due to the coronavirus outbreak.
BA.com, the airline’s website, shows no direct flights to China are available in January and February, Reuters reports.BA.com, the airline’s website, shows no direct flights to China are available in January and February, Reuters reports.
“We apologise to customers for the inconvenience, but the safety of our customers and crew is always our priority,” BA said in an emailed statement on Wednesday. “Customers due to travel to or from China in the coming days can find more information on BA.com.”“We apologise to customers for the inconvenience, but the safety of our customers and crew is always our priority,” BA said in an emailed statement on Wednesday. “Customers due to travel to or from China in the coming days can find more information on BA.com.”
Indonesia has no cases of coronavirus. But, according to its foreign ministry, 243 Indonesian nationals are in Hubei, about 100 of those in Wuhan. Indonesian students in the city have said they want to get out, but can’t.Indonesia has no cases of coronavirus. But, according to its foreign ministry, 243 Indonesian nationals are in Hubei, about 100 of those in Wuhan. Indonesian students in the city have said they want to get out, but can’t.
“The Indonesian government has to take quick and appropriate measures to ensure the evacuation of Indonesian citizens who are currently in Wuhan,” Golkar party parliamentarian Christina Aryani told the Jakarta Post in a statement.“The Indonesian government has to take quick and appropriate measures to ensure the evacuation of Indonesian citizens who are currently in Wuhan,” Golkar party parliamentarian Christina Aryani told the Jakarta Post in a statement.
“Leaving our citizens there is just the same as letting them wait their turn to get infected.”“Leaving our citizens there is just the same as letting them wait their turn to get infected.”