Coronavirus: Hampshire sees first confirmed case of Covid-19 virus

THE first case of coronavirus has been diagnosed in Hampshire, it has been confirmed.
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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.

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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.

Health secretary Matt Hancock (right), and chief medical officer Chris Whitty (centre) leaving the Cabinet Office in London, after a meeting of the Government's emergency committee Cobra to discuss coronavirus. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA WireHealth secretary Matt Hancock (right), and chief medical officer Chris Whitty (centre) leaving the Cabinet Office in London, after a meeting of the Government's emergency committee Cobra to discuss coronavirus. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
Health secretary Matt Hancock (right), and chief medical officer Chris Whitty (centre) leaving the Cabinet Office in London, after a meeting of the Government's emergency committee Cobra to discuss coronavirus. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
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‘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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