Coronavirus: latest information and advice

Posted 4th March 2020

Following the announcement that an individual from Wirral has been confirmed as having the coronavirus, Public Health England (PHE) is carrying out a thorough risk assessment to trace this individual’s movements in the last fortnight.

Patients, visitors and staff can be reassured that their safety is the top priority, and patients are encouraged to attend all appointments as usual.

The local NHS and Wirral Council are working closely with PHE to support this work. PHE is prioritising contacting people who might have had close and sustained contact with the individual to provide them with health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details in case they become unwell. If you have not been contacted you do not need to take any action.

For the latest Government updates including information about the virus and its symptoms and the current situation in the UK visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public