Public Health England has announced that it is putting precautions in place at Heathrow Airport to control the spread of the coronavirus from passengers arriving from the epicentre of the outbreak in China.
As part of the precautions, a port health team will meet the three direct flights a week from Wuhan into Heathrow to “support those that feel unwell”. The team will check for symptoms of the virus and provide information for concerned travellers. This will be carried out in a separate area solely for passengers arriving from Wuhan.
The Department of Health said that “enhanced monitoring” will be in place for all direct flights from China to the UK because of the threat of coronavirus.
Public Health England have change the risk level for the coronavirus from ‘low’ to ‘very low’ and have said that they “are keeping a very close eye” on the situation.
Dr Nick Phin, deputy director of Public Health England’s National Infection Service, said: “This is a new and rapidly evolving situation where information on cases and the virus is being gathered and assessed daily.
“Based on the available evidence, the current risk to the UK is considered low. We are working with the WHO and other international partners, have issued advice to the NHS and are keeping the situation under constant review.
“If you are travelling to Wuhan, you should maintain good hand, respiratory and personal hygiene and should avoid visiting animal and bird markets or people who are ill with respiratory symptoms.
“Individuals should seek medical attention if they develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of visiting Wuhan, either in China or on their return to the UK. They should phone ahead before attending any health services and mention their recent travel to the city.”
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HeadlinePublic Health England to take coronavirus precautions at Heathrow airport
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StandfirstAs part of the precautions, a port health team will meet the three direct flights a week from Wuhan into Heathrow to “support those that feel unwell”.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that Public Health England is putting in place new precautions at Heathrow airport to control the spread of the Chinese coronavirus.
As part of the precautions, a port health team will meet the three direct flights a week from Wuhan into Heathrow to “support those that feel unwell”. The team will check for symptoms of the virus and provide information for concerned travellers. This will be carried out in a separate area solely for passengers arriving from Wuhan.
The Department of Health have said that “enhanced monitoring” will be in place for all direct flights from China to the UK because of the threat of coronavirus.
Public Health England have change the risk level for the coronavirus from ‘low’ to ‘very low’ and have said that they “are keeping a very close eye” on the situation.
Dr Nick Phin, deputy director of Public Health England’s National Infection Service, said: “This is a new and rapidly evolving situation where information on cases and the virus is being gathered and assessed daily. Based on the available evidence, the current risk to the UK is considered low. We are working with the WHO and other international partners, have issued advice to the NHS and are keeping the situation under constant review.
“If you are travelling to Wuhan, you should maintain good hand, respiratory and personal hygiene and should avoid visiting animal and bird markets or people who are ill with respiratory symptoms. Individuals should seek medical attention if they develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of visiting Wuhan, either in China or on their return to the UK. They should phone ahead before attending any health services and mention their recent travel to the city.”
Public Health England has announced that it is putting precautions in place at Heathrow Airport to control the spread of the coronavirus from passengers arriving from the epicentre of the outbreak in China.
As part of the precautions, a port health team will meet the three direct flights a week from Wuhan into Heathrow to “support those that feel unwell”. The team will check for symptoms of the virus and provide information for concerned travellers. This will be carried out in a separate area solely for passengers arriving from Wuhan.
The Department of Health said that “enhanced monitoring” will be in place for all direct flights from China to the UK because of the threat of coronavirus.
Public Health England have change the risk level for the coronavirus from ‘low’ to ‘very low’ and have said that they “are keeping a very close eye” on the situation.
Dr Nick Phin, deputy director of Public Health England’s National Infection Service, said: “This is a new and rapidly evolving situation where information on cases and the virus is being gathered and assessed daily.
“Based on the available evidence, the current risk to the UK is considered low. We are working with the WHO and other international partners, have issued advice to the NHS and are keeping the situation under constant review.
“If you are travelling to Wuhan, you should maintain good hand, respiratory and personal hygiene and should avoid visiting animal and bird markets or people who are ill with respiratory symptoms.
“Individuals should seek medical attention if they develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of visiting Wuhan, either in China or on their return to the UK. They should phone ahead before attending any health services and mention their recent travel to the city.”
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