10/03/2020
Please be aware, we are now following the below procedures as advised. Please take heed and cancel any upcoming appointments where needed.
If a patient has returned from the specific areas below in the last 14 days, they should be advised to call 111(and press 1 on the menu list) and self-isolate even if they do not have symptoms:
Iran,
Specific lockdown areas in Northern Italy as designated by the Government of
Italy,
Special care zones in South Korea as designated by the Government of the
Republic of South Korea,
Hubei province (as previously noted)
5. If they have returned from the areas listed below in the last 14 days and develop symptoms, however mild, they should self-isolate at home immediately and call their GP, GP out of hours, or local Emergency Department for advice. They should not attend any healthcare setting before ringing in advance. Individuals who returned from these areas who do not have any symptoms, do not need to self-isolate. Asymptomatic individuals can ring 111 (and press 1 on the menu list) for advice. It is important to take a detailed travel history from those returning from Italy as parts of this country fall into the categories described above and below.
Italy (the whole of the country, except areas which are listed above)
China (except Hubei province which is listed above)
Hong Kong
Macau
Taiwan
Japan
Malaysia
Republic of Korea (except areas which are listed above)
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Myanmar
Those who have returned from previously identified geographic areas within the past 14 days and develop symptoms, however mild, should self-isolate at home immediately and call GP, GP out of hours, or local Emergency Department for advice. They should not attend any healthcare setting before ringing in advance.