Their return comes as the Chinese authority's attempts to suppress news of the viral outbreak became known. The UK risk level was raised from low to moderate yesterday as ministers were urged to “plan for all eventualities”. Yesterday Drew Bennett, 39, quarantined for three days in Birmingham amid fears he had the virus, was told he does not have it. A British teacher in China described living in a city hit by the virus. He told the Mirror: “They were asked to sign a confession stating that they will not spread false news.

Source: Daily Mirror January 30, 2020 22:41 UTC