Is the UK ready for a coronavirus outbreak?

13 cases in Britain so far

Adam Saville
clock • 2 min read

Around 400 COVID-19 cases in Italy and hundreds of flu patients to be tested in UK

According to BBC reports, tests for coronavirus are being expanded to include people with flu-like symptoms regardless of travel at 100 GP surgeries and eight hospitals in the UK. It is thought these tests will give an indication as to whether the virus is spreading on home soil. With reports suggesting the number of cases in Italy have reached 400, it is no surprise the rest of Europe is on high alert. So far in the UK, there have been 19 cases but all have had contact with China, Asian counties or other infected areas. On Friday 28 February, the UK government confirmed there will...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Individual Protection

Providers 'can do much more' for later life care: Vitality

Providers 'can do much more' for later life care: Vitality

41% of adults worried about affording care costs

Jaskeet Briah
clock 03 May 2024 • 1 min read
Women in Protection 2024: Morning round-up

Women in Protection 2024: Morning round-up

CEOs more likely to be called Simon or Andrew than be female

Jaskeet Briah
clock 02 May 2024 • 3 min read
Probate delays jump 65% for year-long cases

Probate delays jump 65% for year-long cases

Cases taking over six months rose 112%

Jaskeet Briah
clock 23 April 2024 • 2 min read