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CORONAVIRUS | Q&A

How dangerous is coronavirus? UK threat level, symptoms and advice

Chris Smyth
The Times

Should we be worried about travelling in London? Should I avoid Uber?
This would be an overreaction. It is understood the latest case did not use public transport after becoming ill and only those who have spent more than 15 minutes within two metres of her are at risk. Although the latest case took an Uber to hospital, Public Health England said that as the journey took less than 15 minutes, the driver was not at risk of catching the infection and passing it on.

How do hospitals control the risk of infection if patients arrive with suspected coronavirus?
The NHS urges people who believe they might have the virus not to come to A&E or a GP surgery, telling them instead to call NHS