Coronavirus UK: Baby among three cases at English hospital

A baby is among three patients at an English hospital to test positive for coronavirus.
By Scotsman Reporter
Published 18th Mar 2020, 07:31 BST
Updated 18th Mar 2020, 07:31 BST

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James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Norfolk confirmed the patients are being treated in isolation.

Infants and children under the age of nine remain the least-affected age group, and scientists have yet to confirm a link between coronavirus in pregnancy and any effect on newborns.

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Dr Hazel Stuart, medical director at the NHS trust, said: “To protect yourself, please be scrupulous with your hygiene and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth and use and then bin tissues if you cough or sneeze.

The virus under a microscope. Picture: National Institutes of Health/AFP via Getty ImagesThe virus under a microscope. Picture: National Institutes of Health/AFP via Getty Images
The virus under a microscope. Picture: National Institutes of Health/AFP via Getty Images

“Through hand washing we will help to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

“Currently, patients with appointments or those who need to attend for urgent or emergency care should still come to the hospital.”

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