Coronavirus: Hampshire sees first confirmed case of Covid-19 virus
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As the number of confirmed cases in the UK rose to 51 today, Public Health England has announced that there is a patient from Hampshire being treated for the virus.
Professor Chris Whitty, England's chief medical officer, said: ‘As of 9am this morning, 12 further patients in England have tested positive for Covid-19.
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Hide Ad‘Eight patients had recently travelled from Italy, one from Germany, one from Singapore, one from Japan and one from Iran. The patients are from London, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Bury, Wirral, Greater Manchester, Humberside and Kent.
‘All are being investigated and contact tracing has begun.
‘The total number of confirmed cases in England is now 48. Following previously reported confirmed cases in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, the total number of UK cases is 51.’
People concerned about having symptoms of coronavirus are advised to self-isolate and call 111.
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