Four people are being tested for suspected coronavirus in Scotland, according to the head of infection medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
Professor Jurgen Haas said he believes there will be many more cases from other cities in the UK.
He said the three cases appeared overnight and are in Edinburgh and the other is believed to be in Glasgow.
“The situation will be pretty similar in pretty much all UK cities with a large number of Chinese students.”
He believes there may be many more cases in the UK, but none have been confirmed.
The cases were flagged up through the Public Health England (PHE) infection guidelines as they travelled to Wuhan within the last 14 days and are showing signs of respiratory symptoms.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was questioned about the risk to people in Scotland at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.
She said “The risk to the public here in Scotland – and indeed the UK – is currently classified as low but that is kept under review.”
The Chinese Government has locked down the most effected cities including Wuhan and Huanggang.
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HeadlineChina Coronavirus: New fears as patients in Scotland are being tested after showing symptoms
Short HeadlineChina Coronavirus: Patients in Scotland are being tested
StandfirstThere are reports that a small number of patients are being tested in Scotland for the coronavirus after showing symptoms.
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HeadlineFour people in Scotland tested for Coronavirus after travelling to China
Short HeadlineFour tested for Coronavirus in Scotland
StandfirstTests are currently being carried out and none of the patients have been confirmed as having the disease.
There are reports that a small number of patients are being tested in Scotland for the coronavirus after showing symptoms.
It is not clear which hospital is treating these patients.
More information to follow.
Four people are being tested for suspected coronavirus in Scotland, according to the head of infection medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
Professor Jurgen Haas said he believes there will be many more cases from other cities in the UK.
He said the three cases appeared overnight and are in Edinburgh and the other is believed to be in Glasgow.
“The situation will be pretty similar in pretty much all UK cities with a large number of Chinese students.”
He believes there may be many more cases in the UK, but none have been confirmed.
The cases were flagged up through the Public Health England (PHE) infection guidelines as they travelled to Wuhan within the last 14 days and are showing signs of respiratory symptoms.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was questioned about the risk to people in Scotland at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.
She said “The risk to the public here in Scotland – and indeed the UK – is currently classified as low but that is kept under review.”
The Chinese Government has locked down the most effected cities including Wuhan and Huanggang.
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