Public Health England confirmed the deadly virus - which has killed more than 210 people in China - is now in Britain earlier today. A source revealed that the two members from the same family were transferred from York to the Royal Victoria Hospital. Prof Whitty said: “We can confirm that two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for coronavirus. “We have been preparing for UK cases of novel coronavirus and we have robust infection control measures in place to respond immediately. He said said the widening of previous advice was a planned change and is not related to the two confirmed cases.

Source: Daily Mirror January 31, 2020 12:34 UTC