Coronavirus in Leeds: Latest health advice as number of UK cases rises to 382

Nationally, the latest figures (Wednesday, March 11) show that 382 people are now confirmed to have Covid-19 in the UK - up from 319 the day before - and six people have died in British hospitals.

What's the situation in Leeds?

The first two people in Leeds to test positive for coronavirus became infected while travelling to Iran, officials confirmed on Sunday, March 1.

A third person was confirmed as positive for the virus on Sunday, March 8. It is not known how they contracted the virus.

The two new confirmed cases were confirmed on Tuesday, March 9.

Health authorities will not elaborate further on the precise locations of confirmed cases.

The total number of cases in Yorkshire is 14.

Where are the coronavirus cases in Yorkshire?

Leeds - 5

Bradford - 1

York - 3

Barnsley - 2

Kirkless - 1

What does the NHS in Leeds say?

Leeds Teaching Hospitals has reassured patients that measures have been introduced to protect patients and staff in a message on the trust's website.

The trust said last week: "The NHS in Leeds and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases.

"The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal."

Isolation pods have now been introduced at Leeds General Infirmary, St James's Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital to treat coronavirus patients.

The pods are intended to prevent the spread of the virus should further outbreaks occur in Leeds.

What's the official advice?

Regular hand-washing is the single most important action individuals can take in the fight against Covid-19.

Hand-washing should be for 20 seconds, using soap and water or hand sanitiser.

Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places.

You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.

Symptoms of Covid-19

People with Covid-19 exhibit flu-like symptoms that generally appear around two to seven days after infection.

Symptoms include:

A high temperature (fever), extreme tiredness (fatigue), headaches, chills, muscle pain, loss of appetite and diarrhoea.

What's the latest travel advice?

You may need to get medical advice if you've recently travelled to the UK from somewhere with a higher risk of coronavirus.

These places are:

Cambodia

China

Hong Kong

Iran

Italy

Japan

Laos

Macau

Malaysia

Myanmar (Burma)

Singapore

South Korea

Taiwan

Tenerife – only the H10 Costa Adeje Palace Hotel

Thailand

Vietnam

If you've been to one of these places in the last 14 days, find out what to do using the NHS 111 online coronavirus service.