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How much of a threat is the coronavirus?

The first two people in Britain to be diagnosed with the new coronavirus are being treated in a h...

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15.06 31 Jan 2020


How much of a threat is the coronavirus?


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15.06 31 Jan 2020


The first two people in Britain to be diagnosed with the new coronavirus are being treated in a hospital in Newcastle, northeast England, Britain's health ministry has said today.

As yet – there are no suspected or confirmed cases here.  The HSE say the country is adequately prepared – but lots of medical professionals are contacting me with their concerns.  Ciara was joined by Dr Iilona Duffy 


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