THE first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

In a statement released Monday afternoon by the Royal Borough Council (RBWM), they have confirmed the patient is currently being treated in hospital.

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RBWM confirmed they are working alongside specialists from Public Health England and NHS colleagues following the confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Councillor Stuart Carroll, lead member for adult social care, children services, health and mental health said: “I’d like to reassure people that we are working with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead are protected.

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“If you have not been contacted by Public Health England as a close contact of the confirmed case you do not need to take any action at this time.”

Alison Barnett, centre director for Public Health England South East, said: “Public Health England is contacting people who had close contact with the latest confirmed case of COVID-19. Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after contact with the confirmed case. This tried and tested method will ensure we are able to minimise any risk to them and the wider public.”

Health and local authorities are appealing people to follow the national Government guidance to prevent further spread of illness and limit the numbers affected.

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The government has urged people who arrived from infected countries to self-isolate for two weeks and advised all residents to take basic hygiene precautions as it is the best way in reducing the spread of the virus.

Cllr Carroll added: “These are the same simple steps we all should be taking to avoid other illnesses such as flu which is also prevalent during the winter and it is important that residents help protect themselves and others.

“If you have recently travelled to an affected area or been in contact with someone who has, and you think you have symptoms associated with the coronavirus, you should not go to A&E or your doctor but self-isolate yourself at home and use the NHS 111 service that can tell if you need medical help and advise you what to do www.111.nhs.uk.”