The government has this afternoon warned British nationals to leave China due to the coronavirus outbreak.
It comes after a 39 year-old man in Hong Kong died after contracting the virus.
In updated advice, the government states:
The British Consulates-General in Wuhan and Chongqing are currently closed. If you’re in China and able to leave, you should do so. The elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions may be at heightened risk ...
Some airlines, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, have announced a suspension of flights to and from mainland China. Other commercial airlines are still operating, but it may become harder to access departure options over the coming weeks.
He was one of 11 Britons who returned on Sunday. Sources say he now feels 'fine' but has been taken in for treatment as a precautionary measure.
#China The FCO continue to advise against all travel to Hubei Province and against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China (not including Hong Kong and Macao). If you’re in China and able to leave, you should do so. Read more: https://t.co/wiPVxuVhrR pic.twitter.com/3lijYhRHqW
— FCO travel advice (@FCOtravel) February 4, 2020
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