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Coronavirus: 12 more cases confirmed in UK, taking total in Britain to 35 – latest updates Coronavirus: 12 more cases confirmed in UK, taking total in Britain to 35 – latest updates
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USA, Australia and Thailand also report first deaths from coronavirus as bans are put in place around the world on large gatherings. Follow live newsUSA, Australia and Thailand also report first deaths from coronavirus as bans are put in place around the world on large gatherings. Follow live news
Italy’s Serie A football season runs the risk of not finishing if more matches are postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, Inter Milan’s chief executive Giuseppe Marotta said on Sunday.
Reuters reports:
Serving and former NHS doctors have reacted with scepticism to the idea of bringing former health professionals out of retirement as part of government plans to combat the spread of coronavirus.
PA Media has further details about some of the 12 new cases in the UK.
Six of the people involved had recently travelled from Italy, while two had been in Iran. These patients are from London, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire.
One of the confirmed cases is in Bury, according to Bury council, which said the patient had been taken to a specialist NHS infection centre.
The news comes after the health secretary conceded it was “inevitable” that the deadly virus would continue to spread across the UK.
A pub in Haslemere, Surrey, has been closed until further notice for deep cleaning after a customer “tested positive for coronavirus”.
A patient in the county was confirmed as the first to catch the illness within the UK on Friday. The landlords of the Prince of Wales pub said on Facebook that they had no symptoms of the virus and that it was a “precautionary measure only”.
On Sunday, the Department of Health and Social Care announced every department would have a ministerial lead on the virus, and a cross-Whitehall “war room” is being set up to roll out an enhanced public information campaign.
Government lawyers are assessing the possibility of delaying the local authority, mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections in May if the coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate, the Guardian can disclose.Government lawyers are assessing the possibility of delaying the local authority, mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections in May if the coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate, the Guardian can disclose.
An email sent to board members of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners on Saturday by its chief executive, Susannah Hancock, reveals that measures to contain the spread of the disease would also include potentially delaying the forthcoming elections.An email sent to board members of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners on Saturday by its chief executive, Susannah Hancock, reveals that measures to contain the spread of the disease would also include potentially delaying the forthcoming elections.
She said that the Home Office, in discussions with the Cabinet Office, had sought legal advice on postponing the elections.She said that the Home Office, in discussions with the Cabinet Office, had sought legal advice on postponing the elections.
South Korea has reported four more coronavirus deaths in the southeastern city of Daegu, bringing the country’s death toll to 21, the Yonap news agency reports. South Korea has reported four more coronavirus deaths in the south-eastern city of Daegu, bringing the country’s death toll to 21, the Yonap news agency reports.
South Korea has 3,736 confirmed cases of the disease.South Korea has 3,736 confirmed cases of the disease.
A widely-visited church in Rome has closed over coronavirus fears. A widely visited church in Rome has closed over coronavirus fears.
The move to shut Rome’s Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, which hosts Caravaggio’s “The Calling of St Matthew” masterpiece, came after a priest in Paris tested positive for the virus after returning from Italy. The move to shut Rome’s Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, which hosts Caravaggio’s The Calling of St Matthew masterpiece, came after a priest in Paris tested positive for the virus after returning from Italy.
Chuang Shuk-kwan, director of the infectious disease division of the Centre for Health Protection, confirmed the details of the new positive case in a man who in Shenzhen who had travelled from London and worked in Bristol. Chuang Shuk-kwan, the director of the infectious disease division of the centre for health protection, confirmed the details of the new positive case in a man in Shenzhen who had travelled from London and worked in Bristol.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Chuang said that the passenger had been in the business class of flight CX250. The ferry the patient had taken, 3A109, had about 70 passengers, most of whom were Chinese nationals. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Chuang said the passenger had been in the business class of flight CX250. The ferry the patient had taken, 3A109, had about 70 passengers, most of whom were Chinese nationals.
Chuang advised all passengers on that flight or ferry to call the centre’s hotline and to be “aware of the health situation,” and seek medical help or quarantine if necessary. Chuang advised all passengers on that flight or ferry to call the centre’s hotline and to be “aware of the health situation”, and seek medical help or quarantine if necessary.
Cathay Pacific is helping authorities trace all passengers who flew from London to Hong Kong, after a passenger on one of its flights, who had been working in Bristol, tested positive.Cathay Pacific is helping authorities trace all passengers who flew from London to Hong Kong, after a passenger on one of its flights, who had been working in Bristol, tested positive.
In a statement, it said:In a statement, it said:
The man who tested positive for coronavirus in Shenzhen after flying from London last Thursday had been working in Bristol, the Chinese authorities have confirmed.The man who tested positive for coronavirus in Shenzhen after flying from London last Thursday had been working in Bristol, the Chinese authorities have confirmed.
A statement from the Guangdong Health Commission late on Sunday said authorities in Shenzhen had reported an “imported case” of the coronavirus infection, in a 35 year old male from Shenzhen who had been working in Bristol.A statement from the Guangdong Health Commission late on Sunday said authorities in Shenzhen had reported an “imported case” of the coronavirus infection, in a 35 year old male from Shenzhen who had been working in Bristol.
According to the statement, the patient had travelled to Hong Kong from London on 28 February, on flight CX250 on Cathay Pacific. He landed in Hong Kong at 13:27 and at 15:30 took the ferry 3A109 to Shekou port in Shenzhen arriving at 16:32.According to the statement, the patient had travelled to Hong Kong from London on 28 February, on flight CX250 on Cathay Pacific. He landed in Hong Kong at 13:27 and at 15:30 took the ferry 3A109 to Shekou port in Shenzhen arriving at 16:32.
His temperature was normal at the time of his arrival. At 16:45 he left from Shekou port and took a taxi to his home in Futian, a district of Shenzhen. “The patient wore a face mask the entire time,” the statement said.On 29 February around 7am, the patient suffered from symptoms including a cough and fever. Around 10am he was driven to the hospital by family. That evening he tested positive for the virus and around 11pm he was transferred to Shenzhen no 3 hospital for treatment and quarantine. The statement said that at the moment the patient’s condition was “stable.”The statement said that the patient had no history of travel to Hubei and that two of his colleagues in the UK had shown symptoms of cough and fever. Health authorities said that 93 close contacts of the patient had been identified.His temperature was normal at the time of his arrival. At 16:45 he left from Shekou port and took a taxi to his home in Futian, a district of Shenzhen. “The patient wore a face mask the entire time,” the statement said.On 29 February around 7am, the patient suffered from symptoms including a cough and fever. Around 10am he was driven to the hospital by family. That evening he tested positive for the virus and around 11pm he was transferred to Shenzhen no 3 hospital for treatment and quarantine. The statement said that at the moment the patient’s condition was “stable.”The statement said that the patient had no history of travel to Hubei and that two of his colleagues in the UK had shown symptoms of cough and fever. Health authorities said that 93 close contacts of the patient had been identified.
While 35 people have now tested positive for the virus in the UK, 11,715 have tested negative.While 35 people have now tested positive for the virus in the UK, 11,715 have tested negative.
One of the 12 people who have tested positive for the virus contracted it from within the UK, according to the chief medical officer, Chris Whitty.One of the 12 people who have tested positive for the virus contracted it from within the UK, according to the chief medical officer, Chris Whitty.
In a statement, he said: “One patient, resident in Essex, had no relevant travel and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad; investigations are ongoing.”In a statement, he said: “One patient, resident in Essex, had no relevant travel and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad; investigations are ongoing.”
On Friday, a man from Surrey became the first to test positive to test positive for Covid-19 without having recently been abroad.On Friday, a man from Surrey became the first to test positive to test positive for Covid-19 without having recently been abroad.
In his statement, Prof Whitty added:In his statement, Prof Whitty added:
The number of confirmed cases in the UK has leaped by 12 to 35.The number of confirmed cases in the UK has leaped by 12 to 35.
Read the full report here:Read the full report here:
The Louvre museum in Paris shut on Sunday afternoon, leaving visitors queueing up outside in the rain as staff and management held a meeting about coronavirus. A spokesperson for the museum said it was expected to open after the meeting, held with the staff doctor.The Louvre museum in Paris shut on Sunday afternoon, leaving visitors queueing up outside in the rain as staff and management held a meeting about coronavirus. A spokesperson for the museum said it was expected to open after the meeting, held with the staff doctor.
Museums are not covered by government instructions for venues or events with more than 5,000 in a confined space to close until further notice.Museums are not covered by government instructions for venues or events with more than 5,000 in a confined space to close until further notice.
Donald Trump says all travellers from at risk areas will be screened for coronavirus after they arrive in the US.Donald Trump says all travellers from at risk areas will be screened for coronavirus after they arrive in the US.
David and Sally Abel, the British passengers who caught coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked off Yokohama, are still being treated in an isolation unit in a Japanese hospital.David and Sally Abel, the British passengers who caught coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked off Yokohama, are still being treated in an isolation unit in a Japanese hospital.
In a video update on Sunday, they said they were recovering well, but Sally said she had tested positive again for the virus, after testing negative last week.In a video update on Sunday, they said they were recovering well, but Sally said she had tested positive again for the virus, after testing negative last week.
David said that by next Friday they will have served four weeks in quarantine.David said that by next Friday they will have served four weeks in quarantine.
Meanwhile, all crew members from the cruise ship off Japan have now disembarked, the country’s health minister said, AFP reports.Meanwhile, all crew members from the cruise ship off Japan have now disembarked, the country’s health minister said, AFP reports.
Here’s video of what Hancock said about shutting down cities in the UK.Here’s video of what Hancock said about shutting down cities in the UK.
Here’s a summary of the latest developments:Here’s a summary of the latest developments:
The UK health secretary, Matt Hancock, has said it may be necessary to follow China’s example by shutting down cities to prevent the spread of coronavirus. He also confirmed plans to bring doctors and nurses out of retirement if the outbreak escalates in the UK.The UK health secretary, Matt Hancock, has said it may be necessary to follow China’s example by shutting down cities to prevent the spread of coronavirus. He also confirmed plans to bring doctors and nurses out of retirement if the outbreak escalates in the UK.
A man who has tested positive for coronavirus in Shenzhen, China, travelled there after flying into Hong Kong from London. The 35-year-old man had been working in the UK, according to local reports.A man who has tested positive for coronavirus in Shenzhen, China, travelled there after flying into Hong Kong from London. The 35-year-old man had been working in the UK, according to local reports.
Iran has said its death toll from coronavirus has reached 54 and the number of infected cases is 978. It comes just days after the ministry categorically denied reports 50 people had died from the disease.Iran has said its death toll from coronavirus has reached 54 and the number of infected cases is 978. It comes just days after the ministry categorically denied reports 50 people had died from the disease.
A top Italian health official has warned of a “tsunami” effect on the hospital system as confirmed coronavirus cases in Italy rose to 1,128. The number killed by the virus in Italy has increased to 29.A top Italian health official has warned of a “tsunami” effect on the hospital system as confirmed coronavirus cases in Italy rose to 1,128. The number killed by the virus in Italy has increased to 29.
The authorities in France have announced the number of confirmed cases has jumped to 100, with two deaths. The country has banned gatherings of more than 5,000 people.The authorities in France have announced the number of confirmed cases has jumped to 100, with two deaths. The country has banned gatherings of more than 5,000 people.
The number of confirmed cases in Spain has increased to 73. A fifth person has tested positive for the virus at the hotel in Tenerife that has been locked down after four other people staying there were diagnosed with coronavirus.The number of confirmed cases in Spain has increased to 73. A fifth person has tested positive for the virus at the hotel in Tenerife that has been locked down after four other people staying there were diagnosed with coronavirus.
Australia, Thailand and the US have all both reported their country’s first deaths from the virus. Japan reported its second death on Sunday – a man in his 70s on the island of Hokkaido.Australia, Thailand and the US have all both reported their country’s first deaths from the virus. Japan reported its second death on Sunday – a man in his 70s on the island of Hokkaido.
Two more doctors have died in China and the country’s death tally has risen by 35 to 2,870. Infections have risen 573 to 79,824 (of which 41,825, or 52%, are listed as recovered).Two more doctors have died in China and the country’s death tally has risen by 35 to 2,870. Infections have risen 573 to 79,824 (of which 41,825, or 52%, are listed as recovered).
Labour is calling on Matt Hancock to fully explain the emergency powers the government is planning in response to a coronavirus outbreak in a Commons update on Monday.Labour is calling on Matt Hancock to fully explain the emergency powers the government is planning in response to a coronavirus outbreak in a Commons update on Monday.
The shadow health secretary, Jonathan Ashworth, said:The shadow health secretary, Jonathan Ashworth, said: