West Meon Surgery

Wuhan Novel Coronavirus – Guidance for patients

​The World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency with regards to the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus – a new respiratory illness.

The UK Chief Medical Officers are advising anyone who has travelled to the UK from mainland China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia or Macau in the last 14 days (or has had physical contact with someone who has) and who is experiencing cough or fever or shortness of breath, to stay indoors and call NHS 111, even if symptoms are mild.

Avoid contact with others until you have sought advice – Please do not present at the surgery,  hospital or other healthcare provider without seeking advice first. For more information, please visit the NHS Choices website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/wuhan-novel-coronavirus/ or call 111.