Two people in Britain test positive to coronavirus

Global emergency according to WHO

Adam Saville
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England’s chief medical officer has confirmed that two members of same family have coronavirus in UK

According to reports, the cases are being treated at Newcastle's infections disease units. The patients' identities have not been released, however they are understood to be Chinese nationals. Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, said: "We can confirm that two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for coronavirus. The patients are receiving specialist NHS care, and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus." "The NHS is extremely well-prepared and used to managing infe...

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