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Outbreak of Pneumonia in Wuhan City, Hubei, China (Update 2)

23 January 2020

An ongoing outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China has been linked to a newly-discovered coronavirus. This outbreak has been linked to possible exposure to infection at the South China Seafood City market in Wuhan. The market is now closed.

This is a new and rapidly evolving situation where information on cases and the virus is being gathered and assessed daily.

Further information on the coronavirus can be found here.

Advice to Travellers

The Foreign  and commonwealth Office (FCO) currently advise against all but essential travel to Wuhan city, Hubei Province. However, FCO travel advisories are subject to change, prior to travel please check the FCO China page for latest advice: 

Travellers are advised to take simple precautions such as practicing good hand, personal and respiratory hygiene, and to minimise contact with birds and animals in markets in China.

If travellers returning become unwell, particularly with respiratory symptoms, within 14 days of their return, they should call their GP or NHS 111 and report their recent travel.