“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. Q&A How can I protect myself from the coronavirus outbreak? Despite a surge in sales of face masks in the aftermath of the outbreak of the coronavirus outbreak, experts are divided over whether they can prevent transmission and infection. The man, who was a guest at the Staycity hotel in the centre of York, was taken to hospital, together with family members, by medics.

Source: The Guardian January 31, 2020 09:37 UTC